chutney

noun — 2 senses

chutney

noun

/ˈt͡ʃʌtni/ · Northern-England /ˈt͡ʃʊtni/

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

1

Usually 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.

  • mango chutney
  • lemon chutney
2

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music Usually A style of Indo-Caribbean music from the West Indies, associated especially with Trinidad and Tobago.

Derived terms
chutney ferret, chutney-soca, chutney soca, chutnification, Major Grey's chutney

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