Curry
KUR-ee
Curry is a Tamil-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a dish with a sauce or gravy, seasoned with spices, originating from South Asia. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer CURRY (5).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #297.
Meaning & usage
Curry is a broad term used to describe a variety of dishes originating from South Asia, characterized by their use of complex combinations of spices or herbs, usually including turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and fresh or dried chilies. The term 'curry' is derived from the Tamil word 'kari', meaning sauce. Curries can be made with meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables and are often served with rice or bread.
In a sentence
For dinner, we enjoyed a spicy chicken curry with basmati rice.
Curry as a crossword answer
Curry is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A dish with a sauce or gravy, seasoned with spices, originating from South Asia” (5)
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