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vin⋅da⋅loo

[vin-dl-oo, vin-dl-oo]
–noun, plural -loos.
a very hot Indian curry made with meat or poultry, flavored with tamarind, vinegar, and garlic.
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vin·da·loo   (vĭn'də-lōō)   
n.   pl. vin·da·loos
  1. A blend of red chilis, tamarind, and other spices, such as ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds.

  2. Any of various dishes of southern and central India made with this spice blend.


[Probably Konkani (Indic language of western India) vindalu, from Portuguese vin d'alho : vinho, vin, wine (from Latin vīnum) + de, of (from Latin ; see de-) + alho, garlic (from Latin ālium).]
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