Kaffir Boom (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small semi-evergreen tree of South Africa having dense clusters of clear scarlet flowers and red seeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The kaffir boom is a flowering tree that attracts birds and bees to the garden with its bright red flowers.
- In the bush the kaffir boom is a prominent sight with its vibrant red flowers standing out against the drab foliage.
- The kaffir boom is a popular ornamental tree in southern Africa where it is valued for its stunning flowers and ease of growth.
- Erythrina lysistemon or the kaffir boom is a tree that features in many traditional African stories and paintings.
- The flowers of the kaffir boom are prized by florists who use them in bouquets and arrangements for their vibrant color.
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Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.