masala

/ (mɑːˈsɑːlə) /

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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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How to use masala in a sentence

There is a sort of alchemy of the masala in some ways, and that journey is parallel to the emotional journey he takes.
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Pad Thai, coconut soup, tikka masala, curried goat, sashimi, and crudo.
A 'True Prep' Primer|Spencer Bailey|September 6, 2010|DAILY BEAST
This was an England where chicken tikka masala was not yet the most popular dish in the country!
My Mother's Last Sari|Madhulika Sikka|May 7, 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