The most "Indian" of words from Tamil is "curry", eaten all the time in the UK.
| Word | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| anaconda | having killed an elephant | Large constrictor snake. |
| cash | money | |
| catamaran | bound wood | Raft made of bound logs. |
| corundum | ruby | Hard crystal used as an abrasive. |
| curry | sauce | Spicy Indian meal. |
| mango | Tropical fruit. | |
| mulligatawny | pepper and water | Highly seasoned Indian soup. |
| pariah | drummer | An outcast. |
| poppadom | Crispy Indian starter. |
