Definition of Bombay duck

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Bombay duck

NOUN:

A small edible lizardfish (Harpodon nehereus) of Asia, having a thin, nearly transparent body.
The dried salted flesh of this fish that is used in India as a relish, usually with curry. Also called bummalo.

ETYMOLOGY:
Alteration of Marathi bombla, bombil

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