Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

country captain

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.79 in modern English

Syllables: coun-try -cap-tain
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A curried chicken and rice dish of the Southern United States, often with currants and almonds.

American usage; Uncountable

Etymology

Disputed. Perhaps because it was introduced by a naval captain; perhaps from capon.

Usage

American usage
Uncountable

Questions

What does country captain mean?: A curried chicken and rice dish of the Southern United States, often with currants and almonds.
Where does country captain come from?: Disputed. Perhaps because it was introduced by a naval captain; perhaps from capon.

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