masa
ma·sa
noun \ˈmä-sə\Definition of MASA
: 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
See Origin of MASA
Spanish, mash, dough
First Known Use: circa 1896
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