miso

¹ American  

[mee-soh, mee-saw] / ˈmi soʊ, ˈmi sɔ /

noun

Japanese Cooking.

1. a fermented seasoning paste of soybeans, often with rice or barley added, used especially to flavor soups and sauces.

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miso- ² American  

1. a combining form meaning “hate,” with the object of hatred specified by the following element.

   misogyny.

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miso ¹ British  

/ ˈmiːsəʊ /

noun

1. a thick brown salty paste made from soya beans, used to flavour savoury dishes, esp soups

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miso- ² British  

combining form

1. indicating hatred

   misogyny

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Etymology

Origin of miso¹

First recorded in 1720–30; from Japanese, probably from dialectal Korean, equivalent to Korean meju “soybean malt”

Origin of miso-²

< Greek, combining form of mīseîn to hate, mîsos hatred

Example Sentences

The miso mayo is great as a marinade for steak or chicken thighs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Savory components provide depth and resonance: broth or stock, meat, mushrooms, tomato paste, miso, soy.

From Salon

The dip is nothing fancy: Greek yogurt, a squeeze of lemon, a swirl of miso and whatever herbs happen to be languishing in the fridge — usually dill and parsley.

From Salon

It’s an espresso latte with miso corn syrup, cayenne, and salt, for a creamy drink with depth and a hint of a kick.

From Salon

These are basically peanut-butter cookies to which she adds toasted sesame seeds and, instead of salt, red miso for both salinity and a touch of umami.

From The Wall Street Journal