baobab
/'beiəbæd/
Definition
- Noun:
- A large, distinctive African tree (Adansonia digitata) characterized by an extremely thick, swollen trunk that stores water, and bearing large, gourd-like fruit with edible pulp.
Usage
- The baobab is often called the "tree of life" due to its ability to store water in its trunk during droughts.
- Many animals in the savanna rely on the baobab for food and shelter.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Upside-down tree": A common nickname for the baobab, as its branches can resemble roots when the tree is leafless.
- From a distance, the bare baobab looked like an upside-down tree with its roots in the air.
Variants and Related Words
- Monkey bread: A common name for the edible, dry fruit pulp of the baobab tree.
- The villagers often eat monkey bread for its high vitamin C content.
Synonyms
- Adansonia digitata: The scientific, botanical name for the baobab tree.
- Bottle tree: A descriptive name referencing the tree's swollen, bottle-shaped trunk.
Noun
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African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread
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