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keurboom

keur·boom

uncommon

noun

1.

fast-growing round-headed tree with fragrant white to deep rose flowers; planted as an ornamental

2.

tree with odd-pinnate leaves and racemes of fragrant pink to purple flowers

Origin

From Afrikaans keur (“pick or choice”) + boom (“tree”).

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