n.
Pronunciation: ' k ə r- ē , ' k ə -r ē
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: cur · ried ; cur · ry · ing
Etymology: Middle English currayen, from Anglo-French cunreier, correier to prepare, curry, from Vulgar Latin *conredare, from Latin com- + a base of Germanic origin; akin to Gothic ga raiths arrayed ― more at READY
Date: 13th century
1 : to clean the coat of (as a horse) with a currycomb
2 : to treat (tanned leather) especially by incorporating oil or grease
3 : BEAT , THRASH
– cur · ri · er noun
– curry favor Middle English currayen favel to curry a chestnut horse : to seek to gain favor by flattery or attention