curry powder

noun

: a seasoning consisting of several pungent ground spices (such as cayenne pepper, fenugreek, and turmeric)

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Get The Recipe 48 of 50 Country Captain Chicken Served over a bed of rice, this Lowcountry dish mixes chicken with a tomato sauce seasoned with curry powder, nutmeg, and pepper. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025 The other half were kept whole and doused in honey and curry powder. The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025 Baba’s team marinates the chicken in a blend of curry powder, garlic, cumin, coriander and other spices. Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 Our recipe for chickpeas spotlights turmeric and a mixture of spices: garlic, curry powder and black pepper. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for curry powder 

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of curry powder was in 1771

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“Curry powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curry%20powder. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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curry powder

noun
: a sharp seasoning made of ground spices

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