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curry (noun)

A dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a sauce with a combination of hot, fragrant spices, typical of South Asian cuisine. It can also refer to the act of preparing this dish or, idiomatically, trying to gain advantage by flattering someone.

💬 Example

"Let's order a lamb curry and some naan bread."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'CURly' piece of 'RYe' bread dipping into a spicy sauce. CUR-RY.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I'm going to carry favor with him. → I'm going to curry favor with him.

I like to eat much curries. → I like to eat many curries.

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