mussaka

mus·sa·ka

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moo-sah-kuh, moo-sah-kah]
- /muˈsɑ kə, ˌmu sɑˈkɑ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moo-sah-kuh, moo-sah-kah]
- /muˈsɑ kə, ˌmu sɑˈkɑ/

Definition of mussaka word

noun mussaka a baked dish consisting of layers of sautéed slices of eggplant and ground lamb usually flavored with tomatoes, onions, and cinnamon, and covered with a custard sauce sprinkled with grated cheese. 1

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Origin of mussaka

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

1930-35; < Modern Greek mousakâs < Turkish musakka

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mussaka popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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