country captain

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

country captain

Etymology

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

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