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bombay

 

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Noun bombay has 1 sense
  1. Mumbai, Bombay - a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India
    --1 is a kind of city, metropolis, urban center
    --1 is a part of India, Republic of India, Bharat

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Bombay

Noun:

1. A former name for the Indian city of Mumbai.

Example sentence: The city of Bombay was renamed Mumbai in 1995.

2. Food:

a) A type of Indian dish typically made up of a spiced mixture of vegetables or meat wrapped in a thin pastry and deep-fried.

Example sentence: I ordered a plate of delicious Bombay samosas from the Indian restaurant.

3. Geography:

a) A breed of domestic cat, known for its muscular build and short, dense, and shiny coat.

Example sentence: The Bombay cat is often referred to as the "Miniature Panther".

4. Culture:

a) A popular Indian film industry, also known as Bollywood.

Example sentence: Bombay's film industry has produced countless iconic Bollywood movies over the years.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of the Indian city of Bombay (Mumbai).

Example sentence: The Bombay-style architecture of the building was visually stunning.

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