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masala

/ mɑːˈsɑːlə /

noun

  1. a mixture of spices ground into a paste, used in Indian cookery


adjective

  1. spicy; dramatic

    it was a typical masala film

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Word History and Origins

Origin of masala1

from Urdu masalah, from Arabic masalih ingredients

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Example Sentences

There is a sort of alchemy of the masala in some ways, and that journey is parallel to the emotional journey he takes.

Pad Thai, coconut soup, tikka masala, curried goat, sashimi, and crudo.

This was an England where chicken tikka masala was not yet the most popular dish in the country!

But Anupama Chopra says the show lacks the color, music, or masala to rival Slumdog Millionaire.

Those who take too much of masala are often found to suffer from anaemia, and even from diarrhea.

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