baobab
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noun \ˈbau̇-ˌbab, ˈbā-ə-\Definition of BAOBAB
: a broad-trunked tropical tree (Adansonia digitata) of the silk-cotton family that is native to Africa and has an edible acidic fruit resembling a gourd and bark used in making paper, cloth, and rope; also : any of several related trees chiefly of Madagascar and Australia
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New Latin bahobab
First Known Use: 1640
bao·bab
noun \ˈbau̇-ˌbab, ˈbā-ə-ˌbab\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of BAOBAB
: a broad-trunked Old World tropical tree (Adansonia digitata) of the silk-cotton family (Bombacaceae) with an edible acid fruit resembling a gourd, leaves and bark formerly used medicinally, and bark that is used in making paper, cloth, and rope
baobab
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Tree (Adansonia digitata) of the mallow family (Malvaceae), native to Africa. The barrel-like trunk may reach a diameter of 30 ft (9 m) and a height of 60 ft (18 m). The large, gourdlike, woody fruit contains a tasty pulp. A strong fibre from the bark is used locally for rope and cloth. The trunks are often excavated to serve as water reserves or temporary shelters. The baobab is grown for its extraordinary shape as a curiosity in areas of warm climate, such as Florida. A related species, A. gregorii, occurs in Australia, where it is also called a bottle tree.
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