Natal plum

noun

a southern African bushy shrub, Carissa grandiflora, of the dogbane family, having forked spines, white flowers, and egg-shaped, red berries.

the fruit of this shrub.

Also called amatungula.

Origin:
1855–60

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natal plum
noun
1.	very large closely branched South African shrub having forked bright green spines and shiny leaves
2.	South African shrub having forked spines and plumlike fruit; frequently used as hedging [syn: hedge thorn]
3.	edible scarlet plumlike fruit of a South African plant [syn: carissa plum]

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Natal plum is always a great word to know.

So is slumgullion. Does it mean:

a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

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