curry
1. cur.ry \'k*r-e-, 'k*-re-\ \-'fa--v*r\ vt [ME currayen, fr. OF correer to
prepare, curry, fr. (assumed) VL [ME currayen favel to curry a chestnut
horse]Xconredare, fr. L com- + a base of Gmc origin 1: to dress the coat of
with a currycomb 2: to treat (tanned leather) esp. by incorporating oil or
grease 3: BEAT, THRASH : to seek to gain favor by flattery or attentions
- curry favor
2. cur.ry also cur.rie \'k*r-e-, 'k*-re-\ n [Tamil-Malayalam kari] 1: CURRY
POWDER 2: a food seasoned with curry powder
3. curry vt : to flavor or cook with curry