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- US Pronunciation
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- [kur-ee, kuhr-ee]
- /ˈkɜr i, ˈkʌr i/
- /ˈkʌr.i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kur-ee, kuhr-ee]
- /ˈkɜr i, ˈkʌr i/
Definitions of curry word
- variable noun curry Curry is a dish composed of meat and vegetables, or just vegetables, in a sauce containing hot spices. It is usually eaten with rice and is one of the main dishes of India. 3
- noun curry a spicy dish of oriental, esp Indian, origin that is made in many ways but usually consists of meat or fish prepared in a hot piquant sauce 3
- noun curry curry seasoning or sauce 3
- verb curry to prepare (food) with curry powder or sauce 3
- verb curry to beat vigorously, as in order to clean 3
- verb curry to dress and finish (leather) after it has been tanned to make it strong, flexible, and waterproof 3
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Origin of curry
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600, curry is from the Tamil word kaṟi sauce
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Curry
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
curry popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
curry usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for curry
verb curry
- comb — A comb is a flat piece of plastic or metal with narrow pointed teeth along one side, which you use to tidy your hair.
- groom — a bridegroom.
- powder — British Dialect. a sudden, frantic, or impulsive rush.
- clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
- prepare — to put in proper condition or readiness: to prepare a patient for surgery.
noun curry
- seasoning — one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), beginning astronomically at an equinox or solstice, but geographically at different dates in different climates.
- sauce — any preparation, usually liquid or semiliquid, eaten as a gravy or as a relish accompanying food.
- condiment — A condiment is a substance such as salt, pepper, or mustard that you add to food when you eat it in order to improve the flavour.
- relish — liking or enjoyment of the taste of something.
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