ǀHuniǀaus
The 'fountain / source at the Hunbome'. The Boscia Albitrunca has many folk names (underneath: Bitterbos, Coffee Bush, White Bas, Withgat, and to His Fruit also: Ertjiesbos), it is a useful tree with its dense shade in heat, and is an important ingredient in many place names.
About this item
Identifier
3914_SKCPN
Title
ǀHuniǀaus
Alternative Title
Huniaus
Georeference Sources
S 2115 AD
Is Part Of
longitude
15.375
latitude
-21.375
Measurement Accuracy
12.5 km radius
Name in Khoekhoe or Nama
ǀHuniǀaus
Source
eng
Opening SWA S.J. 'Huni-out, 45 m [72 km] Van Omaréu, nearing-ting'. CRESS FK 1977 MOOrs spit 'ǀ Huni = WITBAK, ǀ from = Source'
afr
Opmeting SWA s.j. 'Huni-Aus, 45 m [72 km] van Omaruru, nederset- ting'. Krenz FK 1977 Boer Gesprek 'ǀHuni = witbas, ǀaus = Quelle'
Description
eng
The 'fountain / source at the Hunbome'. The Boscia Albitrunca has many folk names (underneath: Bitterbos, Coffee Bush, White Bas, Withgat, and to His Fruit also: Ertjiesbos), it is a useful tree with its dense shade in heat, and is an important ingredient in many place names.
afr
Die 'Fontein/bron by die huniboom'. Die Boscia albitrunca het baie volksname (daaronder: bitterbos, koffiebos, witbas, witgat, en na sy vrug ook: ertjiesbos), dit is ’n nuttige boom met sy digte skaduwee in hitte, en is ’n belangrike bestanddeel in baie plekname.
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