spekboom en · NOUN
Etymology
From Afrikaans spek (“bacon”) + boom (“tree”).
Meanings
- A South African shrub (Portulacaria afra), whose succulent leaves are used as fodder.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spekbooms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
porkbush · porkwood · elephant bush · dwarf jade plant · purslane tree