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WAGENBOOM
Etymology
Noun
wagenboom (plural wagenbooms)
A South African proteaceous tree (Protea nitida).
The tough wood of this tree, used for making wagon wheels.
Synonyms
• waboom
• wagon tree
Source: Wiktionary
Wa"gen*boom`, n. Etym: [D., literally, wagon tree.] (Bot.)
Definition: A south African proteaceous tree (Protea grandiflora); also, its tough wood, used for making wagon wheels.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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