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curry powder
noun
: a seasoning consisting of several pungent ground spices (such as cayenne pepper, fenugreek, and turmeric)
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1771, in the meaning defined above
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“Curry powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curry%20powder. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
curry powder
noun
: a sharp seasoning made of ground spices
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