English Explanatory Dictionary

chutney

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sweet or savory but usually spicy condiment, originally from eastern India, made from a variety of fruits and/or vegetables, often containing significant amounts of fresh green or dried red chili peppers.
  2. A style of Indo-Caribbean music from the West Indies, associated especially with Trinidad and Tobago.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃʌtni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chutney.wav /ˈt͡ʃʊtni/

Word forms

chutney chutneys

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindustani चटनी (caṭnī) / چَٹْنِی (caṭnī).

Derived words

chutney ferret chutney-soca chutney soca chutnification Major Grey's chutney
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