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chutney
CIDE DICTIONARY
chutney, n. [Hind. chatnī.].
A warm or spicy condiment or pickle made in India, compounded of various vegetable substances, such as chopped fruits or green tomatoes, etc., often cooked with sweets and acids such as sugar and vinegar, with ginger and spices. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
chutney, n. (pl. -eys) a pungent orig. Indian condiment made of fruits or vegetables, vinegar, spices, sugar, etc.
Etymology
Hindi catni
ROGET THESAURUS
chutney
Condiment
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