masa harina

noun

masa ha·​ri·​na -ä-ˈrē-nä How to pronounce masa harina (audio)
-nə
: a flour made from dried masa

Examples of masa harina in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lo is a global-minded chef, so her recommended pantry swerves from bonito flakes to harissa to masa harina. Scott Hocker, theweek, 2 Aug. 2024 Its variations are almost endless, including ones based on rice flour, yuca flour or masa harina, for different calibrations of density and loft. Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 5 June 2024 Step 3 In a large bowl, stir together the masa harina, achiote, baking soda, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of the chicken bouillon. Karla Tatiana Vasquez, Saveur, 29 May 2024 All-purpose flour or plain yellow cornmeal may be substituted for masa harina. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for masa harina 

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Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, probably literally, flour masa (masa in the form of flour)

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of masa harina was in 1972

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Cite this Entry

“Masa harina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masa%20harina. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

masa harina

noun
masa ha·​ri·​na -ä-ˈrē-nä How to pronounce masa harina (audio)
: a flour made from dried masa
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