Gabo

American

[gah-buh, -boh] / ˈgɑ bə, -boʊ /

noun

Naum Naum Pevsner, 1890–1977, U.S. sculptor, born in Russia (brother of Antoine Pevsner).

Gabo British

/ ˈɡɑːbəʊ, -bə /

noun

Naum (naʊm), original name Naum Neemia Pevsner . 1890–1977, US sculptor, born in Russia: a leading constructivist

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"The pink granite on Gabo is very hard compared to other Australian granite," Sandy explained.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

He also operates two other Pho Gabo locations nearby.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2024

Many refer to the writer by his nickname, Gabo, and the town has become a sort of Gabolandia.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2024

García Márquez is know affectionately in Latin America as Gabo.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2022

Through stress of weather we had frequently to make a dash for shelter, towing our one whale-boat, to one of the many tidal rivers on the coast between Sydney and Gabo Island.

From Rídan The Devil And Other Stories 1899 by Becke, Louis

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