chutney

noun

chut·​ney ˈchət-nē How to pronounce chutney (audio)
plural chutneys
: a thick sauce of Indian origin that contains fruits, vinegar, sugar, and spices and is used as a condiment

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Ela features casual dishes like Duck Leg Biryani, Tandoori Cab Hanger Steak Skewer, chutneys and other street snacks, while Mango leans into daily soups, salads and handhelds from Wagyu beef carpaccio to roasted turkey club. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024 On Harambee, the main shopping street, crowds gather amid tiny stalls that sell mango chutneys and mabuyu, baobab seeds encased in red sugar syrup. Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Nov. 2024 Cosmic Ray's Holiday Turkey Burger is a moist turkey burger topped with stuffing, provolone cheese, and cranberry chutney and served on a buttery brioche bun. Terri Peters, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024 Add-ons include mashed potatoes with gravy ($12), 8 dinner rolls ($8), cranberry-apple chutney ($8), Brussels sprouts ($18), mac ‘n cheese ($18), cheese and charcuterie ($40), and shrimp cocktail ($22/dozen). Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chutney 

Word History

Etymology

Hindi caṭnī & Urdu chaṭnī

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chutney was in 1792

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“Chutney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chutney. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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