释义 |
kei-apple|ˈkaɪˌæp(ə)l| [f. Kei, name of a river formerly separating Cape Colony from Kaffraria.] The edible fruit of a South African shrub, Aberia Caffra; also, the shrub itself.
1859Harvey & Sonder Flora Capensis II. 585, Aberia Caffra, hab. Eastern districts and Kaffirland. A shrub or small tree,..fruit edible like a small yellowish apple. Colonial name, the Kei apple. |