curry

[ˈkʌri]

curry Definition

  • 1a dish, originally from South Asia, consisting of meat or vegetables cooked in a spicy sauce
  • 2a mixture of spices used in Indian cooking

Using curry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "curry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I love to eat chicken curry with rice.

  • Example

    She made a delicious vegetable curry for dinner.

  • Example

    The curry was too spicy for my taste.

  • Example

    He added some curry powder to the soup to give it more flavor.

curry Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for curry

Phrases with curry

  • curry favor

    to try to win someone's approval or favor through flattery or other means

    Example

    He was always trying to curry favor with his boss by bringing her coffee and complimenting her work.

  • a mixture of spices used in Indian cooking, typically including turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder

    Example

    She added a teaspoon of curry powder to the soup to give it more flavor.

  • an aromatic leaf used in Indian cooking to add flavor to dishes

    Example

    She added some curry leaves to the pot to give the dish a more authentic flavor.

Origins of curry

from Tamil 'kari', meaning 'sauce'

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Summary: curry in Brief

The term 'curry' [ˈkʌri] refers to a spicy dish originating from South Asia, made with meat or vegetables cooked in a spicy sauce. It also refers to a mixture of spices used in Indian cooking, such as 'curry powder.' The phrase 'curry favor' means to try to win someone's approval through flattery.

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