vindaloo
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vin·da·loo

noun \ˈvin-də-ˌlü\
plural vin·da·loos

Definition of VINDALOO

: a curried dish of Indian origin made with meat or shellfish, garlic, and wine or vinegar

Origin of VINDALOO

probably from Konkani vindalu, from Indo-Portuguese (Portuguese creole of India) vinh d'alho, literally, wine of garlic, from Portuguese vinho de alho
First Known Use: 1888

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