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Word: Nabob
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
from Portuguese nababo or Spanish nabab, from Urdu; see also nawab
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈneɪbɒb
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a Muslim official or governor under the Mogul empire.
Short Definition:Muslim official or governor under Mogul empire
Definition:
a person of conspicuous wealth or high status.
Short Definition:person of conspicuous wealth or high status
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