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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The wood of a South African tree, Ptaeroxylon obliquum. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

nieshout

Etymology

From sneeze + wood, since its sawdust can cause sneezing.

Related phrases

south africa

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