mulligatawny

American  

[muhl-i-guh-taw-nee] / ˌmʌl ɪ gəˈtɔ ni /

noun

1. a curry-flavored soup of East Indian origin, made with chicken or meat stock.

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mulligatawny British  

/ ˌmʌlɪɡəˈtɔːnɪ /

noun

1. a curry-flavoured soup of Anglo-Indian origin, made with meat stock

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Etymology

Origin of mulligatawny

First recorded in 1775–85, mulligatawny is from the Tamil word miḷakutaṇṇīr literally, pepper water

Example Sentences

Milagu tannir was the term for pepper water, a simple rasam, but the British made it into mulligatawny.

From New York Times • May 27, 2020

Sara Polon, otherwise known as “Soupergirl,” a Washington soupmaker, submits an “Indian-style mulligatawny with toasted newspaper.”

From Washington Post • May 4, 2016

James serves four courses: mulligatawny soup, haddock, chicken and fruit.

From The Guardian • Feb. 12, 2012

He still controls the brand and his soups, which include lobster bisque, mulligatawny, crab bisque and lentil.

From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2010

As for Coverdale, after swallowing his plate of mulligatawny, his glance ceased to reproach me.

From Mrs. Fitz by Snaith, J. C.