Definition of VINDALOO

vindaloo

Meanings

Plural: vindaloos

Noun

  • A blend of chilis, tamarind, ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds, originally from Goa.
  • A hot curry made with this spice.

Origin / Etymology

From Konkani विंदालू (vindālū), from Portuguese vin-d’alho (“wine and garlic sauce”), from vinho (“wine”) + alho (“garlic”). Not related to English aloo, from Hindi आलू (ālū), but by confusion with this term the dish is often based on potatoes.

Scrabble Score: 12

vindaloo is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
vindaloo is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
vindaloo is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

vindaloo is a valid Words With Friends word