"cambro" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cambros [plural]
Etymology: From a trademark of the Cambro Manufacturing Company. Head templates: {{en-noun}} cambro (plural cambros)
  1. An insulated container for keeping food or drink hot.

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for cambro meaning in English (2.1kB)

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