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chutney

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtʃətni// UK //tʃˈʌtni// chut·ney

n. a thick, spicy sauce made from fruit, vinegar, and sugar. It is often served with Indian food or cold meats.

n. a thick, spicy condiment made from fruit, vinegar, and sugar, often including spices and herbs. Common in Indian and British cuisine, it serves as a relish or dipping sauce.


SIMPLE

I like to serve this chicken with a spicy mango chutney.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef prepared a homemade tomato chutney to accompany the grilled lamb chops for dinner.

Origin

Borrowed from Hindustani चटनी (caṭnī) / چَٹْنِی (caṭnī).

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