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chutney

noun chut·ney \ˈchət-nē\

: a thick sauce that is made from fruits, vinegar, sugar, and spices

plural chutneys

Full Definition of CHUTNEY

: a thick sauce of Indian origin that contains fruits, vinegar, sugar, and spices and is used as a condiment

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Origin of CHUTNEY

Hindi caṭnī & Urdu chaṭnī

First Known Use: 1813

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

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