masa
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Noun — Dough made from specially prepared corn, used to make tortillas, tamales, and similar foods.
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Etymology
Ultimately from Spanish, describing prepared corn dough; as a Japanese name it is borrowed from separate characters read "masa."
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What does “masa” mean?
The word “masa” means dough made from specially prepared corn, used to make tortillas, tamales, and similar foods. In plain terms, corn-based dough central to Mexican and Central American cooking.
How do you use “masa” in a sentence?
Here is “masa” used in a sentence: “She pressed the masa into thin rounds for fresh tortillas.”
What part of speech is “masa”?
“Masa” is a noun.
Where does the word “masa” come from?
The word “masa” comes from Spanish. Ultimately from Spanish, describing prepared corn dough; as a Japanese name it is borrowed from separate characters read "masa.".