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Meaning of "mousaka" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MOUSAKA

mousaka  [mʊˈsɑːkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOUSAKA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mousaka is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MOUSAKA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mousaka

Moussaka

Moussaka is an eggplant and/or potato-based dish popular in Balkan and Mediterranean cuisines, with many local and regional variations. The same name and recipe is found throughout the lands that were formerly part of the Ottoman Empire. In Greece, the dish is layered and typically enjoyed hot. In Turkey, it is sautéed and served in the style of a casserole, and is consumed warm or at room temperature. In Arabic countries, a variant of the same recipe is eaten cold.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MOUSAKA


aka
ˈɑːkə
anasarca
ˌænəˈsɑːkə
Barca
ˈbɑːkə
barker
ˈbɑːkə
biomarker
ˈbaɪəʊˌmɑːkə
charka
ˈtʃɑːkə
haka
ˈhɑːkə
kaka
ˈkɑːkə
Lusaka
luːˈzɑːkə
marka
ˈmɑːkə
marker
ˈmɑːkə
moussaka
mʊˈsɑːkə
Oaxaca
wəˈhɑːkə
Osaka
əʊˈsɑːkə
paca
ˈpɑːkə
Parca
ˈpɑːkə
parka
ˈpɑːkə
Parker
ˈpɑːkə
pataca
pəˈtɑːkə
raca
ˈrɑːkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MOUSAKA

mournival
mouse
mouse deer
mouse jockey
mouse pad
mouse-ear
mouse-ear chickweed
mousebird
mousekin
mouselike
mousemat
mouseover
mousepiece
mouser
mousery
mousetail
mousetrap
mousetrapped
mousetrapping
mousey

WORDS THAT END LIKE MOUSAKA

abaka
Chaka
chakalaka
Dhaka
Halaka
jataka
kabaka
Kanaka
kapa haka
karaka
Karnataka
Melaka
pataka
poaka
Punaka
Shaka
sifaka
taka
Tripitaka
waka

Synonyms and antonyms of mousaka in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mousaka» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MOUSAKA

Find out the translation of mousaka to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mousaka from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mousaka» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

mousaka
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mousaka
570 millions of speakers

English

mousaka
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

mousaka
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

موساكا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Mousaka
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Mousaká
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

mousaka
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

moussaka
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mousaka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Moussaka
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

mousaka
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

mousaka
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mousaka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mousaka
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

mousaka
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोसाका
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

musakka
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mousaka
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mousaka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Mousaka
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Mousaka
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μουσακά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Mousaka
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mousaka
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mousaka
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mousaka

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOUSAKA»

The term «mousaka» is regularly used and occupies the 106.054 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MOUSAKA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mousaka

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOUSAKA»

Discover the use of mousaka in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mousaka and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Quest for the Holy Grill: 50 Crummy But Good Restaurants ...
But I cannot resist mousaka. It was the point-to-it-in-the-taberna-kitchen food of choice on our honeymoon in Greece, back when mousaka was really mousaka and so was I. Our tall companion met his first spanakopita (spinach and feta cheese ...
Donovan Kelly, 2002
2
The Rough Guide to Amsterdam
Mousaka Express ®020/675 7000. Just what you'd expect, with a long delivery menu of Greek speciality dishes; mousaka starts at €7.50 (vegetarian from €6), taramasalata for €3 and a mixed grill for two for €25. Porto Ercole ®020/624 7654 .
Martin Dunford, Jack Holland, Phil Lee, 2003
3
The Best American Travel Writing 2002
Most parts, even bacteria can't survive. The void is freezing by night and scorching by day and wind- scoured always. Its center is as flat and featureless as the head of a drum. There is not so much as a large rock. Mousaka has been crossing ...
Frances Mayes, Jason Wilson, 2002
4
THE BARE BOTTOM INTERNATIONAL PARTY CHEF: The ...
MoUsAKA. I call this exquisite dish. Never can eat enough of it and better when it is warm up the next day, not like “love” it is not good when “warmed up”. Great for party's and can be prepared a head of the time. I always had lot of success, ...
Ilona Klar, 2013
5
500 400-Calorie Recipes: Delicious and Satisfying Meals That ...
Pour on topping. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly and top is lightly golden. Greek. Mousaka. 1 pound (455 g) boneless chicken breast 4 cups (950. 4 SERVINGS Each with: 388 Calories (22% from Fat, 23% from Protein, ...
Dick Logue, 2011
6
A Hundred and One Middle Eastern Delights
Mousaka. of. Betenjan. This is very similar to the potato version, but using aubergines instead of potatoes. Again it is an easy meal to prepare and very versatile. Ingredients 3 large aubergines 1 lb. mixed lamb 1 chopped onion 1 tin of ...
Gloria Obayda, 2010
7
Desert Island Wine
For the bibulous diner all other issues necessarily drown in the question of which wine to drink with mousaka. The simplest solution is the one blandly offered by The Great Connoisseurs of wine, who remain under the influence of olive oil's old  ...
Miles Lambert-Gócs, 2008
8
The best burlesque sketches
THE OTHK SIK (''Happy Medium") ooooooooooooooooooooo Discovered: MOUSAKA and RICH LADY at table with crystal ball between them. RICH LADY So, you're the famous Madame Mousaka? MOUSAKA Yes, I am the great Mousaka, ...
Ralph G. Allen, 1995
9
Just a Bastard
It was nearly ten o'clock by the time the main dishes arrived. Three hours had swept by, smoothly and sweetly. Our unity dissolved at this point, as I had selected the Mousaka, my favorite Greek dish and they had opted to share the Lamb Stew.
Vanstone, 2012
10
From Bonbon to Cha-cha: Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words ...
(Especially in the Indian subcontinent) a Muslim doctor of the law, an imam. mousaka variant of MOUSSAKA. moussaka /mu:'su:ka/, /n1u:sa'kcl:/ noun (also mousaka) M20 Turkish (musakka, ultimately from Arabic rnusakka; cf. modern Greek ...
Andrew Delahunty, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOUSAKA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mousaka is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Betsy Herbert, Earth Matters: Sustainability truly a global effort
During my stay I enjoyed traditional Cretan meals almost every night at the hotel, including tzatziki, mousaka (they made me a vegetarian ... «Monterey County Herald, Jul 15»
2
Christos Greek Taverna: John Street, Aberdeen
The vegetarian mousaka comprised an assortment of greenery underneath a crispy potato and cheese topping. My friend was delighted with ... «Aberdeen Evening Express, Jul 15»
3
Eating along the 2 line: Some best bites in Brooklyn Heights are …
Yet both the souvlaki and eggplant dishes — a salad with sweet peppers and a mousaka made with chickpeas (both $3.25 for a small) — are ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Catskills region celebrates Greek culture at festival
A bustling kitchen was serving gyros, mousaka, spanakopita, Greek salads, Greek lasagna, baklava and doughnuts called loukoumades. «Times Herald-Record, Jul 15»
5
Family Chow: Going Greek for Summer
There are also five “specialties” including Spanikopita, Mousaka and Shrimp Saganaki. #We placed our orders and didn't wait long before our ... «Cdparentpages, Jul 15»
6
St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival in Baltimore: Eat. Drink. Dance. Like …
There were also traditional dishes served, such as Pastichio, Mousaka, Dolmades, Tyropites and Spanakopites. A special Vegetarian/ Vegan ... «Hellenic News of America, Jun 15»
7
Greek Festival, International Boxing Hall of Fame: 15 things to do …
... browse through Greek shops in the marketplace and feast on savory specialties like Lamb or Chicken Souvlaki (kebabs), Mousaka (eggplant ... «Syracuse.com, Jun 15»
8
St. Sophia's Greek Fest: How 15000 pieces of baklava help fuel 4 …
The fare also includes volunteer-prepared savory specialties like Lamb or Chicken Souvlaki (kebabs), Mousaka (eggplant and ground beef ... «Syracuse.com, Jun 15»
9
A.C.'s big fat Greek Festival this weekend
It will feature traditional folk dancers, crafts and games, and Greek delicacies such as gyros, souvlaki, mousaka, spanakopita, baklava, ... «Atlantic City Weekly, Jun 15»
10
What To Do: Super Sunday in West Chester
The Greek festival, which is running through June and is free, features all the traditional favorites from that country including mousaka, pastitsio, ... «The Unionville Times, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Mousaka [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/mousaka>. May 2024 ».
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