[ˈbuːbuː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- 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

- a long, colourful, loose-fitting garment worn by both men and women in parts of Africa


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Origin:
French: boubou probably imitative of its call; boubou from Malinke bubu