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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