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Definition of ogooue
ogooue
/ˌoʊɡəˈweɪ/
o · go · oue
ogooue Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The principal river of Gabon in west-central Africa, flowing approximately 1,200 kilometers in a wide curve before emptying into the Gulf of Guinea.
Example
"Researchers traveled deep into the dense rainforests surrounding the Ogooué River basin to study the diverse local primate populations."
Synonyms
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Often spelled 'Ogooué' with an acute accent reflecting the French colonial influence in the region, and occasionally Anglicized as 'Ogowe'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from local indigenous Bantu languages (likely Myene) of the region, functioning as the traditional proper name for the river.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ogooue. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ogooue