1. a country in west-central Africa on the Atlantic coast
Usage: proper noun
2. a type of African hardwood tree or its timber
Usage: forestry

Examples

• Gaboon is located on the equator in Central Africa.
• The capital of Gaboon is Libreville.
• Gaboon wood is prized for its light color and workability.
• The gaboon tree grows in the tropical rainforests of West Africa.
• Furniture makers often use gaboon for veneering.
• Oil production is important to Gaboon’s economy.