Definition: The word "Abaco" is a name for an island located in the eastern Caribbean Sea, approximately 100 miles (160 km) east-northeast of Nassau, Bahamas and about 300 miles (480 km) southeast of Cuba. The name was first recorded as Abaco in the mid-16th century. Abaco is an archipelago of small islands located on a shallow continental shelf at an altitude of approximately 72 meters (240 feet). The island has a land mass of about 5 square kilometers (1.98 sq mi) and an area that is roughly the size of Texas. There are numerous smaller islands in the archipelago. The Abaco Islands contain several types of coral reefs, including the Great Abaco Reef and the Little Abaco Reef. The abalone found on the island is considered a delicacy by many Bahamians and is often used as an ingredient in dishes such as fish stew.

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Definition: Abacot is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to tropical regions of South America, where they are commonly known as "lentils" (with "a" meaning "little") because of their tiny seed pods that resemble lentils, and "carrots," which are similar but with a more distinct shape. They have dark brown leaves with bright orange variegation. The name "abacot" comes from the Latin word "abacato", which means "carrot". In traditional Latin culture, abacot plants were associated with sweet tastes and bitter effects. The genus Abacota is found in the tropical regions of South America, where it grows in moist to dry forests. They are typically grown as cut flowers or used for food. The leaves and stems of this plant have been used traditionally to treat skin irritations, as well as to soothe soreness.

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