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masala

/ (mɑːˈsɑːlə) /

noun

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

adjective

Hinglish spicy; dramaticit was a typical masala film

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Word Origin for masala

from Urdu masalah, from Arabic masalih ingredients

Words nearby masala

masa, Masaccio, Masada, Masai, Masakhane, masala, Masan, Masaryk, Masaya, Masbate, masc.
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Example sentences from the Web for masala

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

    Today's Special Spices Up the Big Screen|Shefali Kulkarni|November 23, 2010|DAILY BEAST

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

    Slumdog Comedian|Anupama Chopra|August 4, 2009|DAILY BEAST

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

    A Guide to Health|Mahatma Gandhi