wagenboom

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans wagenboom, literally "wagon tree".

Noun

wagenboom (plural wagenbooms) (dated)

  1. A South African proteaceous tree (Protea nitida).
  2. The tough wood of this tree, formerly used for making furniture or wagon wheels.

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