vindaloo

[ vin-dl-oo, vin-dl-oo ]

noun

, plural vin·da·loos.

1. a very hot Indian curry made with meat or poultry, flavored with tamarind, vinegar, and garlic.

vindaloo

/ ˌvɪndəˈluː /

noun

1. a type of very hot Indian curry

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of vindaloo¹

C20: perhaps from Portuguese vin d'alho wine and garlic sauce

Example Sentences

And at least that show did not rhyme “curry vindaloo” with “Maya Angelou,” as Larson did.

From New York Times

The one dish I’m not eager to repeat is the pork belly vindaloo.

From Washington Post

There’s also lamb vindaloo, served as meatballs zapped with ginger, garlic and garam masala and arranged on fluffy brown rice.

From Washington Post

The season's runner-up, Sarah Todd presented amazing Indian dishes, including a pork vindaloo a pungent and spicy dish from the coastal state of Goa.

From BBC

CURRI-CANE: What happens when the vindaloo sends you to the loo.

From Washington Post