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Definition of “dabba”

dabba (ˈdæbə Pronunciation for dabba

Definitions

noun

  1. (in Indian cookery) a round metal box used to transport hot food, either from home or from a restaurant, to a person's place of work

Word Origin

C20: from Hindi: lunchbox

Example Sentences Including 'dabba'

The entire process is reversed after the meal and Bhalekar's dabba reaches home well before he does.
India Today (2001)

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