vindaloo

noun

vin·​da·​loo ˈvin-də-ˌlü How to pronounce vindaloo (audio)
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 The hops feature more in the aroma, which yields to a pleasant, balanced sweetness and a smooth finish that, like all Rupee beers, is designed to pair well with spicy vindaloo and chana masala. Tony Rehagen, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2024 Where the average foodie might enjoy a little Tabasco or enjoy trying habanero salsa and fiery vindaloo curry, these chili heads take their spice consumption to another level, competing around the country and abroad to chow down on dozens of the most scorching peppers at a time. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 24 Jan. 2024 In some quite macabre experiments, researchers have shown that women are much more sensitive to electric shocks, muscle pain, hot and cold, and chemical pain, such as the discomfort of eating a vindaloo curry. Michael Brooks, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2015 For the carnivores, the rich chicken tikka masala and fiery vindaloos are perpetual favorites. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for vindaloo 

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of vindaloo was in 1888

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Cite this Entry

“Vindaloo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vindaloo. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.

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