noun
dosa
DOH-suh
noun
1
A thin, crispy South Indian pancake made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils.
"We ordered a crispy masala dosa filled with spiced potatoes."
How to Use Dosa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA savory, crepe-like South Indian dish typically served with chutney or a lentil soup called sambar.
Common pairings
masala dosa
plain dosa
crispy dosa
Word Forms
dosas plural
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Etymology
From Kannada dose.