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   nabob

   /ˈneɪbɒb/

   noun

   • 1. a Muslim official or governor under the Mogul empire. historical
   • 2. a person of conspicuous wealth or high status.
   • ▪ a person who returned from India to Europe with a fortune. historical

   Word Origin from Portuguese nababo or Spanish nabab, from Urdu; see also nawab.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   • B

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   • O

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