kei apple
Definition
Noun 1. A vigorous South African spiny shrub (Dovyalis caffra) grown for its round, yellow, juicy, edible fruits. * The kei apple is a hardy plant often used for hedging due to its dense, thorny growth. * The fruit of the kei apple is tart and is commonly used to make jams and jellies.
Examples of Usage
- The farmer planted a row of kei apples along the boundary to create a natural fence.
- We harvested a basket of ripe kei apples from the garden.
- The kei apple shrub can tolerate drought conditions quite well.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe products or characteristics related to the plant.
- She made a delicious kei apple preserve.
- The kei apple hedge provided excellent security.
Variants and Related Words
- Kei apple tree: An alternative name emphasizing its growth as a small tree.
- Umkokolo: A common local name for the kei apple in South Africa.
- Dovyalis caffra: The botanical (Latin) name for the plant.
Synonyms
- Umkokolo (regional synonym)
- Wild apricot (a less common, descriptive name, though it is not a true apricot)
Noun
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vigorous South African spiny shrub grown for its round yellow juicy edible fruits
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