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banting
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bantustan
banyalla
banyan
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baobab
ba·o·bab [ báy ō bàb, bō bab ] (plural ba·o·babs)


noun 
Definition:
 
tropical tree: a tree with a thick short trunk and edible fruit. Native to: southern Africa and northwestern Australia.  Latin name Adansonia digitata.
[Mid-17th century. Origin ?]
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