Meaning of kaffir boom in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    kaffir boom

    Definitions

    1. small semi-evergreen of South Africa having dense clusters of clear scarlet flowers and red seeds
  2. 2. small semi-evergreen broad-spreading tree of eastern South Africa with orange-scarlet flowers and small coral-red seeds

    Examples

    • « yields a light soft wood used for fence posts or shingles »

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