NYT Dictionary
VINDALOO
/vɪn.dəˈlu/NounVIN-daloovin-daloo · 2 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
A blend of chilis, tamarind, ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds, originally from Goa.
Etymology
Origin: Hindi
From Konkani विंदालू (vindālū), from Portuguese vin-d’alho (“wine and garlic sauce”), from vinho (“wine”) + alho (“garlic”). Not related to English aloo, from Hindi आलू (ālū), but by confusion with this term the dish is often based on potatoes.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: