curry leaf
noun /ˈkʌri liːf/
/ˈkɜːri liːf/
[countable, uncountable]- a type of shrub (= a large plant) or small tree grown in India and Sri Lanka; the leaf of this tree, widely used as a spice in Indian cooking to give a strong taste and smell to the food
- Food is seasoned with cardamom, curry leaves and fenugreek.
- The curry leaf is a major attraction for migratory birds.