curry
UK: ˈkʌr.i | US: ˈkɝː.i
n. a dish of meat, vegetables, or legumes cooked in a spiced sauce, often served with rice
vt. to prepare or flavor food with curry spices
vt. (archaic) to groom a horse with a currycomb
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The word "curry" entered English in the late 16th century from Tamil kari (கறி), meaning "sauce" or "relish for rice." British colonial encounters in India popularized the term for spiced dishes, though the original Tamil usage was broader. The verb sense of "grooming a horse" derives from Old French correier ("to prepare, arrange"), unrelated to the culinary term.
She cooked a fragrant chicken curry for dinner.
The restaurant specializes in Thai green curry.
He curried the stew with turmeric and cumin.
(Archaic) The stable boy curried the horse’s coat.
Curry powder is a blend of spices like coriander and fenugreek.