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naboom

naboom

9.9
A tree with upright branches like a candle holder that grows in dry southern Africa
  • noun
  • South African
translation icon : naboom
  • We stopped in the shade of a tall naboom during our hike across the savanna.

Examples

  • The distinctive shape of the naboom makes it easy to recognize from a distance.

  • The naboom thrives in arid regions where few other trees can survive.

  • The naboom stands tall in the dry landscape.

  • Have you ever seen a naboom in the wild?

  • The naboom thrives in arid regions where few other trees can survive.

  • We stopped in the shade of a tall naboom during our hike across the savanna.

  • The distinctive shape of the naboom makes it easy to recognize from a distance.

Synonyms

cactus euphorbia
vsnaboom
  • South African
9.9

A small tree from southern Africa with upright branches like a tall candle holder

is the same but grows specifically in dry open areas
Euphorbia ingens
vsnaboom
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree from dry parts of southern Africa with tall, angled branches like a candelabra

is smaller overall and emphasizes branch shape rather than height

How Tall

big tree
  • Specialized
3 3.5
tree
∞ 1.0
naboom
  • South African
9.9
shrub
44 1.0

Surface Forms

naboom singular
nabooms plural

Etymology

Naboom comes from Afrikaans, where boom means 'tree'. So naboom is the local name for a small tree that lives in dry areas and has upright, angled branches like a big candle holder, which is why the word refers to that particular plant.