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 28 Sep. 2026.

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