Word
currie
Phoneticscur·rie
/ˈkɝi/
Definition
n. a dish of meat, vegetables, or fish cooked in a spicy sauce. It is usually served with rice or bread and is very popular in South Asian cooking.
n. a dish of South Asian origin consisting of meat, vegetables, or legumes cooked in a spiced sauce. Often used as a collective term for various regional styles of spicy stews.
Examples
“I love eating spicy chicken curry for dinner.”
“The local restaurant serves a famous vegetable curry that uses fresh spices imported from India.”
“While the term is often used broadly in Western contexts, a traditional curry involves a complex layering of spices such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander to create a deep, aromatic profile.”
Examples
simple
“I love eating spicy chicken curry for dinner.”
contextual
“The local restaurant serves a famous vegetable curry that uses fresh spices imported from India.”
complex
“While the term is often used broadly in Western contexts, a traditional curry involves a complex layering of spices such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander to create a deep, aromatic profile.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the food in general; countable when referring to a specific type or a serving.
Pitfall
I would like to order a currie.
I would like to order a curry.
The standard modern spelling is 'curry'; 'currie' is an archaic variant no longer used in contemporary English.
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