Caban

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A grain measure equal to 3.47 cubic feet, used in the Philippine Islands. Philippines

    "After a good harvest the caban fetches four reales; but just before the harvest the price rises to one dollar, and often much higher."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

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"After a good harvest the caban fetches four reales; but just before the harvest the price rises to one dollar, and often much higher."

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