currylike

English

Etymology

curry +‎ -like

Adjective

currylike (comparative more currylike, superlative most currylike)

1. Resembling curry (the spicy food) or some aspect of it.
   • 1999, Kenneth T. Farrell, Spices, Condiments and Seasonings, page 85:

     The odor is best described as strongly penetrating, irritating, fatty, overpowering, currylike, heavy, spicy, warm, and persistent, even after drying out.

   • 2007, Richard Cannings, The Rockies: A Natural History:

     It also lacks the pungent aroma of sagebrush, instead imparting only a subtle currylike smell to the air.