masala

noun

ma·​sa·​la mä-ˈsä-lä How to pronounce masala (audio)
-lə,
mə-
: a varying blend of spices used in Indian cooking

Examples of masala in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The 7-Eleven is in Tromsø, Norway—technically the northernmost 7-Eleven on earth, but what’s really special about it is the food: tikka masala, soft-serve frozen yogurt, fresh smoothies, croissants, and most relevant to my hiking plans, paninis. Krista Diamond, Longreads, 30 May 2024 The buffet includes South Indian delicacies such as rasam idly and poori masala, as well as roti baskets and tandoori. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024 Other food options include chicken or vegetable tikka masala and salads. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 22 May 2024 Also on the menu during the challenge is tikka masala, which Turner lamented is never quite as good in the U.S. as in England and elsewhere. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for masala 

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Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu masālā materials, ingredients, spices

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of masala was in 1780

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“Masala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masala. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.

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