vindaloo

American  

[vin-dl-oo, vin-dl-oo] / ˈvɪn dlˌu, ˌvɪn dlˈu /

noun

plural

vindaloos

1. a very hot Indian curry made with meat or poultry, flavored with tamarind, vinegar, and garlic.

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vindaloo British  

/ ˌvɪndəˈluː /

noun

1. a type of very hot Indian curry

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Etymology

Origin of vindaloo

First recorded in 1885–90; from Konkani vindalu, from Portuguese vinho de alho, literally, “wine of garlic,” a pickle or marinade for meat made of ginger and garlic

Example Sentences

Wait until they win their first corner; you’ll be straight up on the roof singing Vindaloo.

From The Guardian • Jun. 13, 2021

The 1998 tournament also spawned Vindaloo by Fat Les, a raucous pop collective comprising actor Keith Allen, Blur's Alex James and artist Damien Hirst.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2014

Damien Hirst reached the same peak 16 years later in rather less highbrow style, as part of Fat Les, whose Vindaloo was the unofficial England football song of 1998.

From The Guardian • Nov. 14, 2012

That's why Three Lions, or even Vindaloo, succeeded.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2012

Vindaloo is just one of the dishes examined in Curry.

From Time Magazine Archive