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KAFFIR BOOM

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Kaffir Boom.

Kaffir Boom - as a noun

Small semi-evergreen tree of south africa having dense clusters of clear scarlet flowers and red seeds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
erythrina lysistemontransvaal kafferboom

Small semi-evergreen broad-spreading tree of eastern south africa with orange-scarlet flowers and small coral-red seeds; yields a light soft wood used for fence posts or shingles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cape kafferboomerythrina caffra

Example Sentences

"The kaffir boom is a small, bushy shrub with white flowers."
"The kaffir boom is native to South Africa."
"Some people use the leaves of the kaffir boom in cooking."
"The kaffir boom is often grown as an ornamental plant."
"The fragrance of the kaffir boom is quite pleasant."
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