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samosa

Syllabification: (sa·mo·sa)
Pronunciation: /səˈmōsə/
Definition of samosa

noun

  • a triangular savory pastry fried in ghee or oil, containing spiced vegetables or meat.

Origin:

Hindi, from Persian and Urdu

Remember that samosa begins with sam-.

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