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bummalo

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌmələʊ/
Definition of bummalo

noun (plural same)

  • a small elongated fish of southern Asian coasts which is dried and used as food. Also called Bombay duck.
    • Harpodon nehereus, family Harpadontidae

Origin:

late 17th century: perhaps from Marathi bombīl

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