# curl vs curry

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### curl
*noun · IPA /kɜːl/ · frequency rank #14,502*
A curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.

### curry
*noun · IPA /ˈkʌ.ɹi/ · frequency rank #7,550*
One of a family of dishes originating from Indian cuisine, flavored by a spiced sauce.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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