"naras" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Khoekhoe !naras (“naras fruit”), !narab (“naras plant”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|naq|!naras||naras fruit}} Khoekhoe !naras (“naras fruit”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} naras
  1. (South Africa) A spiny shrub, Acanthosicyos horridus, growing in Namibia and the Kalahari Desert, or the melon-like fruit that it produces. Wikipedia link: Acanthosicyos horridus Tags: South-Africa Categories (lifeform): Gourd family plants Synonyms: nara, 'naras, narra

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