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Definition of korma

korma

/ˈkɔːr.mə/
kor · ma
Plural:kormas
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• noun

1

A mild South Asian dish of meat or vegetables braised in a rich, creamy sauce made with yogurt, cream, nut paste, and aromatic spices.

Example

"Because she prefers mild dishes over fiery curries, she ordered the chicken korma with garlic naan."

• Rhymes for korma

• Nearby Words

kopili
koran angelfish
korlan
korma
kosher
koshi
kosi

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 19th century from Urdu 'qorma', via Persian from Turkic 'qawurma' (meaning 'fried' or 'braised meat'), derived from the verb 'qawur-' ('to fry' or 'to roast').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Korma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/korma
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