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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

3. edible scarlet plumlike fruit of a South African plant

1. : either of two shrubs of southern Africa (Carissa bispinosa and C. grandiflora) having forked spines and edible scarlet fruits resembling plums

2. : the fruit of the Natal plum

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

2. the fruit of this shrub. Also called amatungula.

[1855-60]