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gaboon

/guh-boon, ga-, gah-/US // gəˈbun, gæ-, gɑ- //UK // (ɡəˈbuːn) //

伽布翁,伽布恩,伽椰子,伽布伦

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Also called gaboon mahogany. the soft, reddish-brown wood of an African tree, Aucoumea klaineana, used for making furniture.
    • : the tree itself.

Examples

  • The Mpongwes inhabit the right bank of the Gaboon, spreading over an extent of seventy to eighty miles.

  • Called on Mr. James, a colored missionary, now occupying the house of Mr. Wilson, who has lately removed to Gaboon river.

  • Other natives, in the neighborhood of Gaboon, worship the shark, and throw slaves to him to be devoured.

  • Here at Gaboon, he preaches to the natives in their own language, which he represents as being very soft, and easy of acquirement.

  • The next letter was from the English consul on the Gaboon River, announcing the death of the devoted missionary.