"Bombay sandwich" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Bombay sandwiches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Bombay sandwich (plural Bombay sandwiches)
  1. A sandwich made of white bread covered in butter and chutney with a filling of potatoes and raw vegetables, often as a toasted sandwich.
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