diff --git a/doc/build-osx.md b/doc/build-osx.md
index cbc5288c16..3e243933c8 100644
--- a/doc/build-osx.md
+++ b/doc/build-osx.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Then install [Homebrew](https://brew.sh).
 Dependencies
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-    brew install automake berkeley-db4 libtool boost --c++11 miniupnpc openssl pkg-config protobuf python3 qt libevent
+    brew install automake berkeley-db4 libtool boost miniupnpc openssl pkg-config protobuf python3 qt libevent
 
 See [dependencies.md](dependencies.md) for a complete overview.