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masala

Syllabification: (ma·sa·la)
Pronunciation: /məˈsälə/

Definition of masala

noun

  • any of a number of spice mixtures ground into a paste or powder for use in Indian cooking.
  • a dish flavored with this:chicken masala

Origin:

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

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Definition of masala in the British & World English dictionary