vindaloo

noun

vin·​da·​loo ˈvin-də-ˌlü 

plural vindaloos

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

Examples of vindaloo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And the vindaloo sauce, ruddy and rustic, slowly unfolds with intellectual complexity before delivering a primal punch. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

In addition to the delightfully varied beer menu, the taprooms serve up tasty fare like Jägerschnitzel and vindaloo curry. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026

Storebought vindaloo curry paste pulls double duty here, flavoring both the meatballs and the creamy spinach sauce. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026

Lamb vindaloo with flaky paratha, potato mash, yogurt, and lime shot. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vindaloo

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue