curry powder


noun
  1. a powdered preparation of spices and other ingredients, usually including turmeric and coriander, used for making curry or for seasoning food.

Origin of curry powder

1
First recorded in 1800–10; curry1 + powder1

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British Dictionary definitions for curry powder

curry powder

noun
  1. a mixture of finely ground pungent spices, such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, etc, used in making curries

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