Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

curry roux

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.96 in modern English

Syllables: cur-ry roux
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Roux with curry powder.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"If she was preparing a smaller amount of sauce she would make a curry roux, but this time she takes a shortcut."

Etymology

Calque of Japanese カレールー (karē rū), from English curry and French roux.

Origin

Source language: English

Word Breakdown

Root: curry, roux

Usage

Questions

What does curry roux mean?: Roux with curry powder.
Where does curry roux come from?: It is traced to English.

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