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nawab

 

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Noun nawab has 1 sense
  1. nawab, nabob - a governor in India during the Mogual empire
    --1 is a kind of governor

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nawab

Definition:

A nawab is a historical title given to provincial rulers or governors in the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal era.

Senses:

Sense 1:

noun - Ruler or governor

Example sentence: The nawab of Bengal was known for his benevolent rule.

Sense 2:

noun - A person of high social standing or authority

Example sentence: The mansion was owned by a wealthy nawab.

Sense 3:

noun - A food dish

Example sentence: The restaurant offers a delicious nawabi biryani.

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