NYT Dictionary

CHUTNEY

/ˈt͡ʃʌtni/
NounCHUT-neychut-ney · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023

Meaning

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.

Etymology

Origin: Hindi

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

indian relishcondimentpeppersaltspice

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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