Hottentot Bread (Noun)
Meaning
Thick edible rootstock of elephant's-foot.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hottentot bread was a staple food for many indigenous communities in the region, providing a reliable source of nutrition during times of scarcity.
- In the desert, the hottentot bread was often roasted over an open flame to bring out its natural sweetness.
- The hottentot bread was a type of rootstock that could be dried and stored for long periods of time, making it a valuable commodity for traders.
- After a long day of foraging, the family would gather around the fire to enjoy a warm and nourishing meal of hottentot bread.
- The hottentot bread was also used in traditional medicine, its roots and leaves believed to possess healing properties that could cure a range of ailments.