vindaloo

vindaloo [vin′də lo͞o΄]

n.

a highly spiced curry originating in Goa, India, and usually containing vinegar

adj.

of or relating to this curry or to the hottest or spiciest kinds of curry [vindaloo spices]

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vin·da·loo (vĭnʹdə-lo͞o) n. pl. vin·da·loos

1. A blend of red chilis, tamarind, and other spices, such as ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds.

2. Any of various dishes of southern and central India made with this spice blend.

  [Probably Konkani (Indic language of western India) vindalu, from Portuguese vin d'alho: vinho, vin, wine (from Latin vīnum) + de, of (from Latin dē. See de-) + alho, garlic (from Latin ālium).]

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n [U, C]

a type of Indian curry dish, popular in Britain. It contains very hot spices and is usually made with meat or fish:

He needed three pints of lager after his prawn vindaloo!

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