I. ˈkər-ē, ˈkə-rē transitive verb
( 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
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- curry favor
II. noun
also cur·rie ˈkər-ē, ˈkə-rē
( plural curries )
Etymology: Tamil kaṟi (or a cognate word in a Dravidian language)
Date: 1681
1. : a food, dish, or sauce in Indian cuisine seasoned with a mixture of pungent spices ; also : a food or dish seasoned with curry powder
2. : curry powder
III. transitive verb
( cur·ried ; cur·ry·ing )
Date: 1839
: to flavor or cook with curry powder or a curry sauce