masala

/ (mɑːˈsɑːlə) /

noun

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

adjective

Hinglish spicy; dramaticit was a typical masala film

Nearby words

masa, masaccio, masada, masai, masakhane, masala, masan, masaryk, masaryk, jan, masaya, masbate

Word Origin for masala

from Urdu masalah, from Arabic masalih ingredients

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Examples 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