noun
saba
SAY-buh
noun
1
A thick, sweet syrup made from boiled-down grape juice.
"She drizzled saba over the dessert instead of honey."
2
A starchy banana variety grown in the Philippines, often cooked rather than eaten raw.
"Saba bananas are fried and sold as a popular street snack."
name
1
A small Caribbean island that is a special municipality of the Netherlands.
"Saba is known for its dramatic volcanic peak and quiet, car-light roads."
How to Use Saba
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context, a grape syrup, a cooking banana, or a tiny Dutch Caribbean island.
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Sabas plural
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