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noun
A species of tree, Virgilia oroboides, noted for its pretty lilac flowers.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: South-Africa
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Synonyms: blossom tree, Cape lilac, pink blossom tree, tree-in-a-hurry
Antonyms: none provided
noun
tree with odd-pinnate leaves and racemes of fragrant pink to purple flowers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Virgilia capensis, Virgilia oroboides
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: tree
noun
fast-growing roundheaded tree with fragrant white to deep rose flowers; planted as an ornamental
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Virgilia divaricata
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: tree
History
From Afrikaans keur (“pick or choice”) + boom (“tree”).
