curry powder

noun

1. a powdered preparation of spices and other ingredients, usually including turmeric and coriander, used for making curry or for seasoning food.

curry powder

noun

1. a mixture of finely ground pungent spices, such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, etc, used in making curries

Word History and Origins

Origin of curry powder¹

First recorded in 1800–10; curry ¹ + powder ¹