kaffir cabbage

Questions

What does kaffir cabbage mean?

spiderwisp; Gynandropsis gynandra

Where does kaffir cabbage come from?

Following a common pattern of naming South African flora and fauna kaffir (originally a neutral term for Bantu, now offensive) followed by a similar European plant or animal.

How to pronounce kaffir cabbage

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “kaffir cabbage” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.