English word origin

Etymology of dabba

From Hindi डब्बा (ḍabbā, “box, container”).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A kind of lunchbox or food container.

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From Hindi डब्बा (ḍabbā, “box, container”).

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Borrowed-form mentionडब्बाhi · box, container

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Source etymology 2

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noun

del, the partial difference symbol ∂

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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