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Natal plum n.

(Bot.) The drupaceous fruit of two South African shrubs of the genus Carissa (formerly Arduina) (Carissa bispinosa and Carissa grandiflora). It is also called amatungulu.

The shrub bearing the natal plum 1; a very large closely branched South African shrub (Carissa grandiflora) of the dogbane family having forked bright green spines, white flowers, shiny leaves, and red berries.

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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Words linked to "Natal plum" : hedge thorn, carissa, carissa plum, edible fruit, Carissa bispinosa