What does CURRY mean?

Curry 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• A dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce of strong spices and turmeric.
• A mixture of spices used in Indian cooking.
• To prepare or flavor with curry powder or spices.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK):

• US: /ˈkʌri/
• UK: /ˈkʌri/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "curry" comes from the Tamil word "kari," which means sauce or relish for rice. It was adopted by the British during their colonization of India and became a popular dish in the UK and other parts of the world. "Curry" can refer to both the dish and the mixture of spices used to make it. It is also used as a verb to describe the act of preparing or flavoring food with curry powder or spices.

5. Synonyms:

• Indian dish
• spicy stew
• masala
• garam masala

6. Related Words:

• spice
• flavor
• aroma
• sauce
• blend

7. Example Sentences:

• She ordered a chicken curry for dinner.
• The curry powder gave the dish a spicy kick.
• He likes to curry his vegetables with a blend of spices.