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bunny chow

noun

Etymology

Various theories have been proposed (see the etymology of bunny chow on Wikipedia); however, the OED states that the most likely etymology is bania (“Bania caste; merchant”) + chow.

  1. derived from chow-chow
  2. compounded as bunny chow — “bania + chow”

Definitions

  1. Curry served in a hollowed-out loaf of bread, sold as a takeaway in some cafeterias.

    • From Indian street vendors, he regularly bought Bunny Chows — a cupful of curry in a scooped-out half loaf of fresh bread.

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