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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MOUSSAKA

From Modern Greek.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MOUSSAKA

moussaka  [mʊˈsɑːkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOUSSAKA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Moussaka 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 MOUSSAKA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

moussaka

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.

Definition of moussaka in the English dictionary

The definition of moussaka in the dictionary is a dish originating in the Balkan States, consisting of meat, aubergines, and tomatoes, topped with cheese sauce.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MOUSSAKA


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

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MOUSSAKA

mousey
mousie
mousier
mousiest
mousily
mousiness
mousing
mousle
mousme
mousquetaire
mousse
mousseline
mousseline de laine
mousseline de soie
mousseline sauce
Moussorgsky
moustache
moustache cup
moustached
moustachial

WORDS THAT END LIKE MOUSSAKA

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 moussaka in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «moussaka» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MOUSSAKA

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

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

moussaka
570 millions of speakers

English

moussaka
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

moussaka
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مسقعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мусака
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

moussaka
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

moussaka
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

moussaka
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Moussaka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Moussaka
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ムサカ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

moussaka입니다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Moussaka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

moussaka
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Moussaka
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मसूका
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Musakka
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

moussaka
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

moussaka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мусака
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

musaca
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μουσακά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

moussaka
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

moussaka
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

moussaka
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of moussaka

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOUSSAKA»

The term «moussaka» is regularly used and occupies the 79.785 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MOUSSAKA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «moussaka» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «moussaka» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOUSSAKA»

Discover the use of moussaka in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to moussaka and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Moussaka to My Ears
john manuel. John Manuel Moussaka to My Ears Lahania, Rhodes, Nov. 2008 “ Moussaka to My Ears!” Copyright © 2009 by John P. 1.
john manuel, 2009
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Vegetarian Times
B.F., Los Gatos, Calif. OF GREEK ORIGIN, moussaka is made from ingredients found in abundance near the Mediterranean Sea: eggplant, tomatoes, red wine and fresh cheese. Though it takes time to prepare, it can be made in advance and ...
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Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes
It seems like an incredible job, but you could split up your workload and make the meat sauce the day before but bring it back to room temperature before putting the moussaka together. If you peel the potatoes in advance, keep them in a bowl  ...
Tessa Kiros, 2009
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Best of Croatian Cooking
Lazy. Cabbage. Moussaka. Musaka s kiselim kupusom This is a quick dish to prepare when you want the taste of cabbage rolls, but do not have enough time or energy to make the individual rolls. The addition of the milk and egg topping ...
Liliana Pavicic, Gordana Pirker-Mosher, 2007
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JOC All New Rev. - 1997
Pour over: Yogurt and Olive Oil Béchamel, 47 Bake for about 1 hour, until the top starts to color and the moussaka is bubbly. Let the moussaka sit for 15 minutes before serving, or let cool completely, refrigerate, and reheat just before serving.
Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, 1997
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Food of Greece: Cooking, Folkways, and Travel in the ...
MELITZANES MOUSSAKA [Eggplant moussaka] Moussaka has become synonymous with eggplant moussaka, so much so that many Hellenes and philhellenes never try the splendid vari- / bay leaf Fresh parsley 2 sprigs fresh thyme Salt and ...
Vilma Chantiles, 1992
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Vegetarian Times
A typical moussaka calls for a full cup of olive oil to fry the eggplant — grilling requires no oil and creates a much healthier dish. 3 large eggplants (4 Ibs.), peeled and cut into /2-inch-thick slices 1 large onion, chopped 5 large cloves garlic, ...
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Vegetarian Planet: 350 Big-Flavor Recipes for Out-of-This ...
I'm in the Greek moussaka camp, where a bechamel cream sauce is poured over the top of the casserole; Turkish moussaka leaves this out. In my version, I've lightened the traditional cream sauce a bit and added a handful of fresh herbs.
Didi Emmons, 1997
9
Eat Cheap But Eat Well
Charles Mattocks. Moussaka is a classic Greek comfort food made with eggplant and chopped beef. This Americanized version can be ready in a flash, more or less, and is a real budget-stretcher. TIPS > To make your own low-fat gravy, pour  ...
Charles Mattocks, 2009
10
The Summer of My Greek Taverna: A Memoir
Shares the author's decision to move his family to Greece to enter into a restaurant partnership, after which he faced painful challenges and came to love the people and the beauty of Patmos island, in a memoir complemented by the author's ...
Tom Stone, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOUSSAKA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term moussaka is used in the context of the following news items.
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From Food Fest To Fundraising
... kabob), moussaka (an eggplant and ground beef casserole), tiropita (a cheese pie made in a filo crust) and dolmades (stuffed grape leaves). «Journal & Topics Newspapers Online, Jul 15»
2
Edible Exit: Cheap eats in Flemington
I can never resist moussaka, a casserole of eggplant, potatoes and seasoned meat, topped with béchamel sauce. Be sure to save room for a ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
3
Real FM's Great Pie Challenge
Two weeks down, Mel's Lamb Roast Dinner pie sold out first day with Andrew's Big Greek “Moussaka” pie fighting to gain ground. Who got to ... «Radio Today, Jul 15»
4
Best Selling Aussie Author from Down Under Comes Up Above for a …
I was fourteen when my grandmother taught me above love and the difference between moussaka and lasagne. The two were apparently ... «The Pappas Post, Jul 15»
5
The Jam Tree Hosts POPUPALOT
Stuffed tomato Moussaka, fennel tsatziki, bulgur wheat with nuts & sultanas. Calamari & roasted red pepper sauce. Feta polenta with Greek ... «Haute Living, Jul 15»
6
Greek Food, the County Fair, & more: Best Bets for the Weekend
Fans of Greek food - think baklava, spanakopita and moussaka - will be happy to know this is the weekend for the annual Grecian Festival in ... «WCAI, Jul 15»
7
Greek Festival kicks off with large crowds, delicious food
Hundreds of attendees lined up in the shadow of Portsmouth High School to try some authentic Greek cuisine, including the moussaka, the ... «Seacoastonline.com, Jul 15»
8
Honoring the International, Adaptable Eggplant
Give me moussaka, parmigiana, tempura, ratatouille or baba ghanouj. I like it with pasta, as a soup or in a curry. I'm crazy for eggplant salads. «New York Times, Jul 15»
9
Former owner of Wallingford's Neptune diner opens North Haven …
Dishes include baked moussaka, a dish made with layers of chopped beef, potato and eggplant with cream sauce and pastichio, spiced ground ... «Meriden Record-Journal, Jul 15»
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WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? A TASTE OF GREECE
What you will find is a kitchen that knows its way around long-established Greek recipes, such as moussaka and shrimp or chicken kalamata, ... «redbankgreen, Jul 15»

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