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Word

chutney

Phoneticschut·ney

US/ˈtʃətni/

UK/tʃˈʌtni/

Definition

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.

Examples

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

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

Examples

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.”

Etymology

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

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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