spekboom

spekboom
A South African shrub, of genus Portulacaria, whose succulent leaves are used as fodder

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  • Spekboom — Spek boom, n. [D., lit. fat tree.] (Bot.) The purslane tree of South Africa, said to be the favorite food of elephants. Balfour (Cyc. of India). [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • spekboom — [ spɛkbʊəm] noun a South African shrub with succulent leaves, which is used for fodder during times of drought. [Portulacaria afra.] Origin C19: from Afrik., from spek bacon + boom tree …   English new terms dictionary

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