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vindaloo
[ vin-dl-oo, vin-dl-oo ]
noun
, plural vin·da·loos.
- a very hot Indian curry made with meat or poultry, flavored with tamarind, vinegar, and garlic.
vindaloo
/ ˌvɪndəˈluː /
noun
- a type of very hot Indian curry
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vindaloo1
First recorded in 1885–90; from Konkani vindalu, from Portuguese vinho de alho, literally, “wine of garlic,” a pickle or marinade for meat made of ginger and garlic
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vindaloo1
C20: perhaps from Portuguese vin d'alho wine and garlic sauce
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Example Sentences
The one dish I’m not eager to repeat is the pork belly vindaloo.
From Washington Post
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