What's the difference between cabob and nabob?

Cabob


Definition:

  • (n.) A small piece of mutton or other meat roasted on a skewer; -- so called in Turkey and Persia.
  • (n.) A leg of mutton roasted, stuffed with white herrings and sweet herbs.
  • (v. t.) To roast, as a cabob.

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Nabob


Definition:

  • (n.) A deputy or viceroy in India; a governor of a province of the ancient Mogul empire.
  • (n.) One who returns to Europe from the East with immense riches: hence, any man of great wealth.

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