BAOBAB
\bˈe͡ɪəbˌab], \bˈeɪəbˌab], \b_ˈeɪ_ə_b_ˌa_b]\
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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
By Princeton University
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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
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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One of the largest productions of the vegetable kingdom. Its fruit is called, in the country, Pain de singe. The pulp is sourish, and agreeable to eat; and a refreshing drink is made from it, which is used in fevers. Prospero Alpini and Dr. L. Frank think that the Terra Lemnia was prepared, in Egypt, from the pulp. All the parts of the Baobab abound in mucilage. The hark has been given as a substitute for cinchona.
By Robley Dunglison
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