noun
- plural of curry; spiced dishes typically from South Asian cuisine
verb
- third person singular present of curry; to groom a horse with a currycomb
- third person singular present of curry; to seek favor through flattery
Usage: often used in ‘curry favor’
Examples
- The restaurant serves several different curries.
- She ordered chicken curry and rice.
- These curries are too spicy for me.
- The stable hand curries the horses every morning.
- He curries the mare’s coat until it shines.
- She always curries favor with her boss.
- The politician curries favor with wealthy donors.