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

Silver Coin Indian Grill, another Hoover fixture, has vibrant vindaloos and kormas that are best sopped up with homemade naan bread. —Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026

From the humblest beginnings, Grant and Naylor formed a science fiction legacy that has lasted over 30 years, with characters and settings more persistent than a 3-million-year-old vindaloo stain. —Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026

The entrees are split between Chinese- and Desi-style dishes, with meats that can be cooked in sauces like chili garlic or vindaloo. —Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026

The pan-Indian menu ranges from Punjabi curries and Goan vindaloos to Mumbai’s Pav Bahji and South Indian dosas. —Usa Today Network, USA Today, 23 Jan. 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