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miso

Pronunciation: /ˈmiːsəʊ/
Definition of miso

noun

[mass noun]
  • paste made from fermented soya beans and barley or rice malt, used in Japanese cookery.
  • (also miso soup) a soup thickened with miso paste, often with added tofu or vegetables: a bowl of piping hot miso

Origin:

Japanese

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