First Known Use: 1813
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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
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