The Perplexing Spice Curry

It is quite interesting that a story about the importance of checking scientific references became its own example. Will there ever be a separate word for misconceptions about misconceptions  

Curry is a poptrlar spice mixtrrre with easily recognizable taste and odor. On the other hand, the name ctrrry also occtrrs on the label of a small, green spice plant that is sold in large retail stores. Are these two cormected And after all, what is cirrry  

The title question does not seem to have much relevance to chemistry. Yet, this spice is worthy of a little more attention as it gives an example how the same word may refer to different substances in different ages and cultures. 

The origins of the word curry and the food ctrrry is not entirely the same. There are several explanations. Some think that ctmy derives from the Tamil word karil. 

Compiled,about A. D. 1390, by the Maltcr-Cooks of King Richard II, 

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