vindaloo

(vin′də lo̵̅o̅′)

noun

a highly spiced curry originating in Goa, India, and usually containing vinegar

adjective

of or relating to this curry or to the hottest or spiciest kinds of curry: vindaloo spices

See vindaloo in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. vin·da·loos

A blend of red chilis, tamarind, and other spices, such as ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds.
Any of various dishes of southern and central India made with this spice blend.

Origin:

Origin: Probably Konkani (Indic language of western India) vindalu

Origin: , from Portuguese vin d'alho

Origin: : vinho, vin, wine (from Latin vīnum)

Origin: + de, of (from Latin dē; see de-)

Origin: + alho, garlic (from Latin ālium)

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