Meaning
A kind of thatch palm whose broad, tough fronds are cut and used for thatching roofs and for weaving baskets, brooms, hats, and mats — one of several 'thatch' palms the country craftsman knows and uses. The bull thatch is prized for its strong, large leaves, and gathering and plaiting thatch has long been part of rural life, roofing the old bush house and providing wares for the market.
Examples
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Dem thatch di roof wid bull thatch.
They thatched the roof with bull thatch.
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Plait di bull thatch fi mek basket.
Plait the bull thatch to make baskets.
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Bull thatch leaf big an strong.
Bull thatch leaves are big and strong.
Origin
From 'bull' (large/strong) + 'thatch'; a large-leaved thatch palm. See [[thatch-palm]], [[bankra]].
How it’s used
A large-leaved thatch palm used for roofing and weaving. See [[thatch-palm]], [[bankra]].