masala

noun/məˈsɑːlə/CEFR B1

মসলা

Meaning

A mixture of spices, ground or whole, used to flavour a dish.

Example sentences

  • Fry the onions and add the masala.পেঁয়াজ ভেজে তাতে মসলা দাও।
  • This masala makes the dish very fragrant.এই মসলা খাবারটিকে খুব সুগন্ধি করে তোলে।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: seasoning

Similar words, and what each means

  • seasoning

    স্বাদবর্ধক উপকরণ

    Salt, spices or herbs added to food to improve its flavour.

  • spice-blend

    মিশ্র মসলা, মসলা

    A mixture of several spices combined to give a particular flavour.

Other English words for “মসলা

  • spice

    A seed or powder added to food to give it flavour.

  • mortar

    A hard bowl in which substances are crushed with a pestle.

  • condiment

    A sauce, pickle or seasoning served with food to add flavour.

  • garam-masala

    A warm blend of ground spices added near the end of cooking.

  • spice-blend

    A mixture of several spices combined to give a particular flavour.

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  1. “masala” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • মসলা
    • সংকীর্ণতা, তুচ্ছতা
    • কাঁধে ঝোলানো স্কুলব্যাগ
    • খুশকি, মাথার ত্বকের মরা চামড়া
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    মসলাmasala (noun) — মসলা. A mixture of spices, ground or whole, used to flavour a dish.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “masala”?

    • abstraction
    • seasoning
    • bewilderment
    • injunction
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    seasoningseasoning — স্বাদবর্ধক উপকরণ. Salt, spices or herbs added to food to improve its flavour.

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