samosa

American  

noun

plural

samosas, samosa

1. an Indian fried turnover filled with minced meat or vegetables and spices.

   potato samosas.

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samosa British  

/ səˈməʊsə /

noun

1. (in Indian cookery) a small triangular pastry case containing spiced vegetables or meat and served fried

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Etymology

Origin of samosa

First recorded in 1930–35; from Hindi samosā, from Persian

Example Sentences

The theatre itself has also changed little, its vintage charm intact with counters serving steaming cups of tea and deep-fried samosa snacks.

From Barron's

Growing up, I’ve enjoyed my fair share of samosas, which are typically filled with spiced mashed potatoes and green peas.

From Salon

Maybe that’s what makes the samosas and the dinner invitation that followed in this week’s episode of “Poker Face” feel so quietly radical.

From Salon

She says she struggles to pay school fees for her children from her living selling samosas.

From BBC

Inside the Jame Masjid, I’m met with tea, hot samosas and warm smiles.

From BBC