curry powder

noun

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

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Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute; remove from heat. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024 Combine mayonnaise, cream of chicken soup, curry powder or mustard, and lemon juice. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024 It can be doused in ketchup and sprinkled with curry powder, but some vendors – like Konnopke’s – will use their own specific curry sauce. San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2024 Think curry powder from India, Piemonte hazelnuts from Italy, and high-phenolic olive oil from Greece. Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for curry powder 

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Dec. 2024.

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curry powder

noun
: a sharp seasoning made of ground spices

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