(South Africa) A species of tree, , noted for its pretty lilac flowers.
(South Africa) A species of tree, , noted for its pretty lilac flowers.
"keurboom" means: A species of tree, , noted for its pretty lilac flowers.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"keurboom" means: A species of tree, , noted for its pretty lilac flowers.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
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"keurboom" means: A species of tree, , noted for its pretty lilac flowers.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
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(South Africa, now, offensive) coral tree, especially.
(South Africa) A quiver tree ().
A South African term for the quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum), a striking succulent tree that grows in the arid Namib and Karoo regions. The San people traditionally used hollowed branches as quivers for arrows, giving the tree its Afrikaans name. It is an iconic symbol of the Namaqualand and Namibian landscapes.
(South Africa) Any of various flowering plants of the genus .
A South African Afrikaans term for the sugarbush, a common name for Protea species — flowering shrubs native to South Africa and prized for their distinctive blooms. The sugarbush is South Africa's national flower (Protea cynaroides) and the suikerbos is an important part of South African floral heritage.