Gabon

//ɡəˈbɒn// name

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A country in Central Africa. Official name: Gabonese Republic. Capital: Libreville.
  2. 2
    A barangay of Calasiao, Pangasinan, Philippines.
  3. 3
    A barangay of Abucay, Bataan, Philippines.
  4. 4
    A barangay of Polangui, Albay, Philippines.
  5. 5
    A barangay of Talisay, Camarines Norte, Philippines.

Etymology

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

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