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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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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
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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 21 Dec. 2024.
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curry powder
noun
: a sharp seasoning made of ground spices
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