Ghaap(Kop)
In this case, the name was given after the appearance of the famous Trichocaulon Piliferum or Ghaap, a Khoekhoian word that has passed in Afrikaans and English for a succulent plant used to silence and thirst.
About this item
Identifier
3611_SKCPN
Title
Ghaap(Kop)
Alternative Title
Ghaap(Kop)
Georeference Sources
K 3320 AB
Is Part Of
longitude
20.375
latitude
-33.125
Measurement Accuracy
12.5 km radius
Source
eng
Surveying 1955 'Ghaapkop, an old name for a head 28 miles [45 km] west of Laingsburg. From Boesman or Hottentot. Name according to tradition by Mr Logan Snr. Given because of the fact that many Ghaap fat plants grew against the head. Located on farm Jagerskraal or Palmietfontein '. Provide information provided by magistrate TJ Rabie.
afr
Opmeting 1955 'Ghaapkop, 'n ou naam vir n kop 28 myl [45 km] wes van laingsburg. Uit Boesman of Hottentot. Naam volgens oorlewering deur mnr logan snr. gegee vanweë die feit dat daar besonder baie ghaap-vet- plante teen die kop gegroei het. geleë op plaas Jagerskraal of Palmiet- fontein'. Inligting deur landdros TJ Rabie verstrek.
Description
eng
In this case, the name was given after the appearance of the famous Trichocaulon Piliferum or Ghaap, a Khoekhoian word that has passed in Afrikaans and English for a succulent plant used to silence and thirst.
afr
In hierdie geval is die naam gegee na die voorkoms daar van die bekende Trichocaulon piliferum of ghaap, n Khoekhoense woord wat in Afrikaans en Engels oorgegaan het, vir ’n vetplant wat gebruik is om honger en dors te stil.
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