Definition

A type of soup from India that is made with meat or chicken and flavored with curry spices.

Example

We enjoyed a warm bowl of mulligatawny on a chilly evening.

Conversation

Have you ever tried mulligatawny soup?

No, I haven't! What's it like?

It's a rich soup with a chicken base and curry seasoning.

That sounds delicious! I need to find a recipe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mulligatawny originates from the Tamil word 'milagu-tannir', where 'milagu' means 'pepper' and 'tannir' means 'water'. The term refers to a spiced pepper water soup, which reflects its culinary roots.

Memory Tip

Imagine a spicy soup made with 'pepper' ('milagu') and 'water' ('tannir') — that's how you can remember that mulligatawny is a peppery soup.

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