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