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masala

Pronunciation: /məˈsɑːlə/
Definition of masala

noun

[mass noun]
  • a mixture of ground spices used in Indian cookery.
  • a dish flavoured with masala:chicken masala
  • someone or something that comprises a varied mixture of elements:an Indian who grew up with a masala of influences in England, Jamaica, and Italy

Origin:

from Urdu maṣālaḥ, based on Arabic maṣāliḥ 'ingredients, materials'

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