Word: Boubou
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
French: boubou (sense 1) probably imitative of its call; boubou (sense 2) from Malinke bubu
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbuːbuː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an African bush shrike (songbird) with the upper parts mainly blackish in colour. It is noted for the duet of bell-like calls produced by the male and female together.
Short Definition:African bush shrike
Definition:
a long, colourful, loose-fitting garment worn by both men and women in parts of Africa.
Short Definition:loose-fitting garment worn in parts of Africa
Variant Forms:
- boubou shrike
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