vindaloo
Americannoun
plural
vindaloosnoun
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
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"You'll find a restaurant in Goa serving a pork vindaloo naan or a butter chicken naan, while there's one in Hong Kong that serves a truffle cheese naan," Mr Saran says.
From BBC
And at least that show did not rhyme “curry vindaloo” with “Maya Angelou,” as Larson did.
From New York Times
The one dish I’m not eager to repeat is the pork belly vindaloo.
From Washington Post
There’s also lamb vindaloo, served as meatballs zapped with ginger, garlic and garam masala and arranged on fluffy brown rice.
From Washington Post
The season's runner-up, Sarah Todd presented amazing Indian dishes, including a pork vindaloo a pungent and spicy dish from the coastal state of Goa.
From BBC
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