English Explanatory Dictionary

Gabon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A country in Central Africa. Official name: Gabonese Republic. Capital: Libreville.
name
  1. A barangay of Calasiao, Pangasinan, Philippines.
  2. A barangay of Abucay, Bataan, Philippines.
  3. A barangay of Polangui, Albay, Philippines.
  4. A barangay of Talisay, Camarines Norte, Philippines.

Pronunciation

/ɡəˈbɒn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Soundguys-Gabon.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Gabon.wav

Word forms

Gabon

Etymology

From Portuguese gabão (“cloak”), referring to the Komo estuary.

Derived words

Gabon viper Gaboon viper
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