noun
masala
muh-SAH-luh
Masala (noun) means a blend of spices used in South Asian cooking, often including cardamom, coriander, and pepper. Example: “She ground her own garam masala for the curry.”
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A blend of spices used in South Asian cooking, often including cardamom, coriander, and pepper.
"She ground her own garam masala for the curry."
"The chicken was marinated in yogurt and masala overnight."
How to use masala
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA spice mix used to season South Asian dishes.
Common pairings
garam masala
masala chai
chicken tikka masala
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Word forms
- Plural
- masalas, masale
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindustani, ultimately from Persian and Arabic words meaning "ingredients" or "affairs."
Rhymes for masala
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What does “masala” mean?
The word “masala” means a blend of spices used in South Asian cooking, often including cardamom, coriander, and pepper. In plain terms, a spice mix used to season South Asian dishes.
How do you pronounce “masala”?
“Masala” is pronounced muh-SAH-luh (/məˈsɑːlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “masala” in a sentence?
Here is “masala” used in a sentence: “She ground her own garam masala for the curry.”
What part of speech is “masala”?
“Masala” is a noun.
Where does the word “masala” come from?
The word “masala” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Hindustani, ultimately from Persian and Arabic words meaning "ingredients" or "affairs.".
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