mulligatawny

noun

mul·​li·​ga·​taw·​ny ˌmə-li-gə-ˈtȯ-nē How to pronounce mulligatawny (audio)
-ˈtä-
: a rich soup usually of chicken stock seasoned with curry

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Tarka’s mulligatawny, made from a base of rich coconut milk and ground chicken, is super silky and boasts layers of mild spice. Joanna O'Leary, Chron, 15 Oct. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Tamil miḷakutaṇṇi, from miḷaku pepper + taṇṇi water

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mulligatawny was in 1784

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“Mulligatawny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mulligatawny. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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