baobab

American  

[bey-oh-bab, bah-oh-, bou-bab] / ˈbeɪ oʊˌbæb, ˈbɑ oʊ-, ˈbaʊ bæb /

noun

1. any large tree belonging to the genus Adansonia, of the bombax family, especially A. digitata, which is native to tropical Africa, has an exceedingly thick trunk, and bears a gourdlike fruit.

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baobab British  

/ ˈbeɪəʊˌbæb /

noun

1. Also called: bottle tree.   monkey bread tree.  a bombacaceous tree, Adansonia digitata , native to Africa, that has a very thick trunk, large white flowers, and a gourdlike fruit with an edible pulp called monkey bread

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Etymology

Origin of baobab

First recorded in 1630–40, baobab is from the New Latin word bahobab, first cited in a description of the tree's fruit by Italian physician and botanist Prospero Alpini (1553–1616 or 17); origin obscure

Example Sentences

The Sunland Baobab Tree was large enough that 15 people could fit inside at the same time.

From NewsForKids.net • Apr. 10, 2024

“They are really in need of food, medicine and shoes, clothes,” Andrea Costa, head of Baobab Experience, a migrant assistance group, told The Associated Press at the way-station in Rome that the group runs.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Baobab fruits are also rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, calcium, potassium and fibre, which has seen them hailed as a superfood.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2022

"I think Giorgia Meloni is more cunning than Salvini," said Andrea Costa, president of the Baobab Experience, an aid group that helps migrants in Italy.

From Reuters • Oct. 7, 2022

The loft of Baobab Villa was full of these glorious trophies.

From Tartarin of Tarascon by Daudet, Alphonse