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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He described Gabo island as small but with "amazing" wildlife.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

The restaurant, Pho Gabo, closed in early February after facing the threat of a hefty fine.

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

Filmmaker Rodrigo Garcia joined book club readers July 29 to discuss “A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes” with Times editor Steve Padilla.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2023

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

From By Rock and Pool on an Austral Shore, and Other Stories by Becke, Louis

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