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Meaning of NATAL PLUM

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  edible scarlet plum-like fruit of a South African plant
  2. [n]  South African shrub having forked spines and plumlike fruit; frequently used as hedging
  3. [n]  very large closely branched South African shrub having forked bright green spines and shiny leaves
 
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 Synonyms: amatungulu, Carissa bispinosa, Carissa grandiflora, Carissa macrocarpa, carissa plum, hedge thorn
 
 See Also: amatungulu, carissa, Carissa grandiflora, Carissa macrocarpa, carissa plum, edible fruit, natal plum, natal plum

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Na*tal" plum`\ (Bot.)
The drupaceous fruit of two South African shrubs of the genus
{Arduina} ({A. bispinosa} and {A. grandiflora}).
 
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