baobab

/ˈbeɪəʊbab/ · noun

Meaning

A tree, Adansonia digitata (and similar species), native to tropical Africa, having a broad swollen trunk and edible gourd-like hanging fruits.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

adansonia digitata(English)monkey-bread tree(English)harare(English)african baobab(English)adansonia(English)mowana(English)boab(English)sour gourd(English)seck(English)kapok(English)ceiba(English)wolof(English)

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Sources

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