baobab
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- noun
- /ˈbeɪəˌbæb/
- South African
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baobab
- Here in the land of lemurs, chameleons, and baobab trees, a vast new reserve system pledged in 2003 is now becoming a reality.
- baobab tree
So after all of that, I have a glass or a drink of water with baobab.
- So after all of that, I have a glass or a drink of water with baobab.
- This is a body scrub with African rock, fig and baobab oil.
Examples
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Just after we entered the park, we saw some of the giant Baobab trees.
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The window curtains here have a distinctive pattern on them of baobab trees, also seen in Africa.
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You see those baobab trees blowing in the wind?
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Some, such as the three species of baobabs, also store water in their huge trunks.
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I grew up in this village, and when I was young, I would see elephants immigrating from Mbirikani pass near that big tree, pointing to a large baobab tree.
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Dominated by majestic baobab trees, it is home to the world's smallest known primate as well as to dozens of amphibian and reptile species and more than sixty species of birds.
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The baobab tree is known for its enormous trunk and fruit that can be eaten.
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In Madagascar, a famous avenue is lined with towering baobab trees that attract many tourists.
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Many animals rely on the baobab for its nutritious fruit and shade from the hot sun.
Synonyms
A large African tree with a very thick trunk that has fruit with a soft inside that people eat
A very large African tree with a thick trunk that makes an edible fruit called monkey bread
A group of large tropical trees called baobabs with very thick trunks and edible fruit
A large tree like a baobab with a thick trunk that lives a long time
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Etymology
Baobab comes from old African and Arabic names for the tree, known in Arabic as bu hibab, meaning 'fruit of many seeds'. That's an easy memory hook: the baobab has a huge trunk and large fruit full of seeds and soft, edible pulp, so the name fits what the tree is like today.