Entity: CALABAR-
Calabar is a term that refers to a river in Southeast Nigeria, a port city, and a highly poisonous leguminous seed from a tropical West African vine. It has historical significance as a capital city and has been used in African witchcraft trials.
CALABAR-
Etymology
The term 'Calabar' is derived from various sources, including the name of a river in Southeast Nigeria and a port city that serves as the capital of Cross River state.
Definition
Calabar is a multifaceted term that encompasses a river, a port city, and a poisonous seed, each with unique cultural and historical significance.
Historical Context
Calabar has a rich historical context as a port city in Southeast Nigeria, with a population of approximately 418,000 as of 2005. It has served as a hub for trade and commerce in the region.
Cultural Significance
The term 'Calabar' is also associated with the Calabar bean, a highly poisonous leguminous seed from a tropical West African vine. This seed was used as an ordeal poison in African witchcraft trials and as a source of physostigmine.
Related Concepts
Calabar is related to the history of Southeast Nigeria, the Cross River state, and the cultural practices of African witchcraft trials.
See Also
Calabar is a multifaceted term that encompasses a river, a port city, and a poisonous seed, each with unique cultural and historical significance.