Etymology

chutney

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

First used 1813Hindustani
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  1. Hindustani · borrowed from
  2. English todaychutney

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

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1813 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.

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