| 释义 |
vygie S. Afr.|ˈfeɪxɪ|
[Afrikaans, f. vy(g), f. Du. vijg, vig fig + -ie diminutive suffix.]
Any of several small succulent plants belonging to the genus Mesembryanthemum or a closely related genus, or the brightly coloured flower of one of these plants. Also ˈvygebosch [Afrikaans vyebossie].
1795tr. C. P. Thunberg's Trav. Europe, Afr., & Asia II. 35 The field was here of the Carrow kind, and the sheep were said to feed on those succulent plants, the Mesembryanthemums (vygebosches). 1892Jrnl. (Grahamstown) 11 July 1/2 (Advt.), The Veld consists of much-sought-after Karoo, Vygebosch,..with Mimosas in the valley. 1931Farming in S. Afr. 393 The mineral and feeding-stuff analyses of a vygie give no clue to its probable palatability. 1950Cape Argus 5 Aug. 7/5 Vygies or sour figs..blossom in a wide range of colours—scarlet, blue, purple, pink or flaming yellow. 1966E. Palmer Plains of Camdeboo xvii. 271 The little vygies on the flats. 1971[see gousblom]. |