English edit

Etymology edit

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.

Noun edit

kaffir cabbage (plural kaffir cabbages)

  1. (archaic) spiderwisp; Gynandropsis gynandra

Usage notes edit

Compounds of kaffir are liable to be considered offensive in South Africa.