samosa

noun

plural

samosas, samosa 

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

   potato samosas.

samosa

/ səˈməʊsə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of samosa¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of samosa¹

C20: from Hindi

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

“Hot guys love samosas,” she says with a knowing smile.

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

“If she’s in the White House, let there be samosas and let the chai flow freely,” Irani mused.

From Salon