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dosa

Pronunciation: /ˈdəʊsə/
Definition of dosa

noun (plural dosas or dosai /ˈdəʊsʌɪ/)

  • (in southern Indian cooking) a pancake made from rice flour and ground pulses, typically served with a spiced vegetable filling: I feel like eating a masala dosa

Origin:

from Tamil tōcai

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