Brabejum

/brəˈbeɪdʒəm/ noun

A large African shrub or tree (Brabejum stellatifolium) that produces oily nuts similar to macadamia nuts.

From Afrikaans 'brabejum,' likely derived from a Khoisan language indigenous to South Africa. The botanical Latin name preserves this regional origin. Also known as wild almond or bitter almond tree.

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