curry
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Definition
A dish from South Asia that includes meat or vegetables cooked with spices and often served with rice. Also refers to the spice mixture used for these dishes.
Usage & Nuances
In English, 'curry' can mean the dish or the spice blend. Dishes called 'curry' vary by region (Indian, Thai, Japanese). 'Curry' is usually uncountable when referring to the spice but countable for the dish: 'a curry', 'some curry powder'. Not commonly used as a verb in this sense.
Example Sentences
We had chicken curry for dinner last night.
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She loves the spicy flavor of curry.
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Can you buy some curry powder at the store?
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There are so many different types of curry around the world.
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My favorite comfort food is a hot bowl of curry with rice.
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He added too much curry powder, so the dish turned out really spicy.
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