umbrella-tree, noun
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- AfrikaansShow more Named for its umbrella-shaped crown; perhaps at first a literal translation of Afrikaans kiepersol.
kiepersol. Also attributive.
1951 N.L. King Tree-Planting 67Cussonia paniculata (um-Senge or umbrella tree), A small tree with large leaves crowded together at the ends of the branches. Widespread at high altitudes.
c1986 Eng. Alive 54With the back of his hand, John would wipe his mouth and drain the beer from his can and, always, each would tell one story in the heat of the day under an umbrella-tree.
kiepersol. Also attributive.
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