noun
mancha
Mancha (noun) means a prized, high-quality grade of Spanish saffron. Example: “The recipe called for a pinch of genuine mancha saffron.”
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A prized, high-quality grade of Spanish saffron.
"The recipe called for a pinch of genuine mancha saffron."
How to use mancha
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA premium type of saffron grown in Spain.
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Etymology
From Spanish mancha ("stain, spot"), also the name of the La Mancha region famous for saffron production.
Frequently asked questions
What does “mancha” mean?
The word “mancha” means a prized, high-quality grade of Spanish saffron. In plain terms, a premium type of saffron grown in Spain.
How do you use “mancha” in a sentence?
Here is “mancha” used in a sentence: “The recipe called for a pinch of genuine mancha saffron.”
What part of speech is “mancha”?
“Mancha” is a noun.
Where does the word “mancha” come from?
The word “mancha” comes from Spanish. From Spanish mancha ("stain, spot"), also the name of the La Mancha region famous for saffron production.
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