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Definition of "vindaloo" []

  • A blend of red chilis, tamarind, and other spices, such as ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds. (noun)
  • Any of various dishes of southern and central India made with this spice blend. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "vindaloo" in a sentence
  • "I love Indian food and have been working up my heat tolerance but vindaloo is still beyond me at this point."
  • "LK - Healthy Delicious said ... vindaloo is my absolute favorite!"
  • "Like many dishes common to southern India, vindaloo is highly spices with mustard seed and chiles, which the Portuguese also brought along with them."