curry — a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a sauce of hot spices
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a sauce of hot spices
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɜːri/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's curry is so spicy that even dragons would cry.
- The Indian restaurant serves authentic curry dishes.
- He decided to curry favor with his boss by bringing homemade curry.
curry
NOUN[/ˈkɜːri/]
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a sauce of hot spices
She stirs a fragrant curry pot, steam swirling around her happy face.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word curry derives from Tamil kari, originally meaning 'sauce' or 'relish'. The term entered English during the British colonial period in India, acquiring its modern sense to describe spiced dishes of South Asian cuisine as Indian food became known to Western audiences.
Breakdown
Tamil kari (sauce, relish) → English curry. The word underwent phonetic adaptation during its transfer from Tamil through English colonial contact, maintaining its core reference to sauced or seasoned food preparations.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's curry is so spicy that even dragons would cry.”
“The Indian restaurant serves authentic curry dishes.”
“He decided to curry favor with his boss by bringing homemade curry.”
“The smell of curry filled the entire kitchen.”
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