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moussaka

Pronunciation: /muːˈsɑːkə, ˌmuːsəˈkɑː/

(also mousaka)
Definition of moussaka

noun

[mass noun]
  • a Greek dish made of minced lamb, aubergines, and tomatoes, with cheese sauce on top.

Origin:

from Turkish musakka, based on Arabic

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