‖n. [ Cf. Per. babūl a species of mimosa yielding gum arabic. ] The rind of the fruit of several East Indian species of acacia; neb-neb. It contains gallic acid and tannin, and is used for dyeing drab. [ 1913 Webster ]
[あえて, aete] (adv) (uk) dare (to do something); venture (often overcoming reluctance, or in the face of probable failure); take upon oneself; challenge; presume; (there is no) need to; (don't) go as far as; definitely (not); (P)#11957