mulligatawny

American  

[muhl-i-guh-taw-nee] / ˌmʌl ɪ gəˈtɔ ni /

noun

1. a curry-flavored soup of East Indian origin, made with chicken or meat stock.

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mulligatawny British  

/ ˌmʌlɪɡəˈtɔːnɪ /

noun

1. a curry-flavoured soup of Anglo-Indian origin, made with meat stock

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Etymology

Origin of mulligatawny

First recorded in 1775–85, mulligatawny is from the Tamil word miḷakutaṇṇīr literally, pepper water

Example Sentences

Mulligatawny 41 Onion 42 Ox-head 43 Green pea ib.

From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady

Mr. Mulligatawny said, "To me it's very plain."

From Poems by Macy, Arthur

Mulligatawny soup; fillet steak with mushroom ketchup; baked batter pudding.

From The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 354, October 9, 1886 by Peters, Charles

Mulligatawny may be made cheaply, and be delicious.

From Nelson's Home Comforts Thirteenth Edition by Hooper, Mary

And yet there were no clouds in sight, and 'twas a pleasant day, But Mrs. Mulligatawny always liked to have her way.

From Poems by Macy, Arthur