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gaboon

Pronunciation: /gəˈbuːn/

(also gaboon mahogany)
Definition of gaboon

noun

  • a tropical West African hardwood tree which is valued for its timber.
    • Aucoumea klaineana, family Burseraceae

Origin:

early 20th century: from Gaboon (now Gabon)

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