boubou
/ˈbuːbuː/(亦作boubou shrike)
noun
1
- an African bush shrike 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.黑鸟。比较BRUBRU.
1.1
- Genus Laniarius, family Laniidae: several species, in particular the tropical boubou (L. aethiopicus) and the southern boubou (L.ferrugineus).黑属, 伯劳科: 数种, 尤指热带黑鸟(拉丁名L.aethiopicus)和南非的锈色黑(拉丁名L.ferrugineus)。
2
- a long, colourful, loose-fitting garment worn by both sexes in parts of Africa(非洲部分地区男女皆可穿的彩色)宽大长袍。
- ORIGIN: French, from Malinke bubu.