: a dough used in Mexican cuisine (as for tortillas and tamales) that is made from ground corn soaked in a lime and water solution
also
: masa harina
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It’s made with masa flour, as is the masa’ron, the pastry chef’s take on a macaron, which is nice with a satisfying bite, available only at dinner.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
The addition of beef suet and a sprinkling of instant masa give the stew its distinctive flavor.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
Some would add the masa, others would dole out the filling, and (of course) some were just there for the neighborhood gossip.
—Cat Cardenas, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
What to order: Squash Tetela Masa — handmade masa topped with squash, Mayan hummus and black beans.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
The addition of beef suet and a sprinkling of instant masa give the stew its distinctive flavor.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
Some would add the masa, others would dole out the filling, and (of course) some were just there for the neighborhood gossip.
—Cat Cardenas, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
What to order: Squash Tetela Masa — handmade masa topped with squash, Mayan hummus and black beans.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for masa
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“Masa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masa. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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masa
noun
ma·sa
ˈmä-sə 
: a dough used in Mexican cuisine (as for tortillas and tamales) that is made from ground corn soaked in a lime and water solution
also
: masa harina
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