kooigoed, noun
/ˈkɔɪxʊt/
- Plurals:
- unchanged.
- Origin:
- AfrikaansShow more From Afrikaans kooigoed bedding, from kooi bed + goed stuff, things.
1. A sedge or reed-like plant of the genus Cyperus (typically Cyperus textilis), traditionally used for bedding and to weave mats and baskets.
[2001 R. van Ryneveld in South African Country Life No.57 Apr. 59Paul stays in a small rock overhang when he’s out in the veld cutting the thatch. Here he has a small three-legged pot and his kooigoed (bedding roll).]
2014 ewisa.co.za (DSAE Corpus)Near the water, plants, such as Cyperus textili[s] (kooigoed)..are present.
2. Any of several aromatic plants of the genus Helichrysum, traditionally used medicinally and as bedding; imphepho sense b. Cf. (offensive) hotnotskooigoed (see Hotnot).
2007 N. Stemmet in Sawubona Sept. 73The leaves of the everlasting scrub (kooigoed) are brewed as a tea to sip when one has a cold. As a remedy to relieve pain, smoke from the burnt leaves is inhaled. The leaves can also be used on wounds to prevent infection.
2014 houseandleisure.co.za (DSAE Corpus)The aromatic Helichrysum odoratissimum (commonly known as imphepho or kooigoed) is a well-known bedding material, insect repellent, protective cleanser, and cough-and-cold remedy.
A sedge or reed-like plant of the genus Cyperus (typically Cyperus textilis), traditionally used for bedding and to weave mats and baskets.
Any of several aromatic plants of the genus Helichrysum, traditionally used medicinally and as bedding; imphepho sense b.
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