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Curry Definition & Meaning

curry
noun
  1. (East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice
verb
  1. season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking
  2. treat by incorporating fat; "curry tanned leather"
  3. give a neat appearance to; "groom the dogs"; "dress the horses"

"Curry" in song lyrics

See how curry is used in real songs:

  • "Verse Two: Mark Curry"
    Black Rob f/ G-Dep, Marc Curry, Mase, Puff Daddy — Down the Line Joint
  • "in a hurry, cause moms made curry"
    Organized Konfusion — Who Stole My Last Piece of Chicken? (Remix)
  • "And like the spice up in your throat I get ya chokin' like that curry"
    Rehab f/ Big Gipp, Cee-Lo — Storm Chaser

Usage tips for "curry"

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Frequently asked questions

What does curry mean?
(East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking treat by incorporating fat; "curry tanned leather" give a neat appearance to; "groom the dogs"; "dress the horses"
What part of speech is curry?
Curry is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does curry have?
Curry has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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