Curried

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrid/

Definitions of curried

verb to prepare food using curry powder or spices

Example Sentences

A1 I curried the chicken for dinner last night.

A2 She curried the vegetables with a blend of spices.

B1 The chef curried the lamb to perfection.

B2 They curried the dish using a traditional recipe.

C1 The restaurant is known for its expertly curried dishes.

C2 After years of practice, she has mastered the art of currying spices.

Examples of curried in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious curried chicken dish for the banquet.

informal I love when my mom makes curried vegetables for dinner.

slang Let's grab some curried rice from the food truck.

figurative The artist curried the colors on the canvas to create a vibrant masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of curried

• past tense: curried
• plural: curries
• comparative: more curried
• superlative: most curried
• present tense: curry
• future tense: will curry
• perfect tense: have curried
• continuous tense: is currying
• singular: curry
• positive degree: curried
• infinitive: to curry
• gerund: currying
• participle: curried

Origin and Evolution of curried

First Known Use: 1598 year

Language of Origin: Tamil

Story behind the word: The word 'curried' originates from the Tamil word 'kari' which means sauce or gravy.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a method of cooking meat with spices in South Asian cuisine, the term 'curried' has evolved to also describe a flavor profile that is spicy and flavorful, often associated with dishes prepared with curry powder or curry paste.