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currylike en · ADJ

Etymology

From curry + -like.

Meanings

1. Resembling curry (the spicy food) or some aspect of it.
   • It also lacks the pungent aroma of sagebrush, instead imparting only a subtle currylike smell to the air. 2007, Richard Cannings, The Rockies: A Natural History:
   • The odor is best described as strongly penetrating, irritating, fatty, overpowering, currylike, heavy, spicy, warm, and persistent, even after drying out. 1999, Kenneth T. Farrell, Spices, Condiments and Seasonings, page 85:

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