chutney

noun

chut·​ney ˈchət-nē How to pronounce chutney (audio)
plural chutneys
: a thick sauce of Indian origin that contains fruits, vinegar, sugar, and spices and is used as a condiment

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White sage, cranberry chutney, and blood orange zest fill the palate, followed by deeper red tones of raspberry, plum, and rose petal florals. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 The fish is panko crusted in yellow curry, served with coconut rice and spinach, and topped with apple chutney. The Editors, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024 The $48 offering also includes tikka masala, aloo jeera, green bean poriyal, cranberry chutney, rice and chestnut naan. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 1 Nov. 2024 Ela features casual dishes like Duck Leg Biryani, Tandoori Cab Hanger Steak Skewer, chutneys and other street snacks, while Mango leans into daily soups, salads and handhelds from Wagyu beef carpaccio to roasted turkey club. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chutney 

Word History

Etymology

Hindi caṭnī & Urdu chaṭnī

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chutney was in 1792

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“Chutney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chutney. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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