n. [ D. Hottentot; -- so called from hot and tot, two syllables of frequent occurrence in their language. Wedgwood. ] 1. (Ethnol.) One of a degraded and savage race of South Africa, with yellowish brown complexion, high cheek bones, and wooly hair growing in tufts. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. The language of the Hottentots, which is remarkable for its clicking sounds; the Khoisan language. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
Hottentot cherry (Bot.), a South African plant of the genus Cassine (Cassine maurocenia), having handsome foliage, with generally inconspicuous white or green flowers. Loudon. --
Hottentot's bread. (Bot.) See Elephant's foot (a), under Elephant. [ 1913 Webster ]
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