Masa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Masa is a noun meaning (art) A strong form of paper, smooth on one side and lightly textured on the other, used for drawing and painting.
Meaning
(art) A strong form of paper, smooth on one side and lightly textured on the other, used for drawing and painting.
More Meanings
- (US) Maize dough made from freshly prepared hominy, used for making tortillas, tamales, etc.
Example Sentences
The chef Fermín Núñez of Suerte, in Austin, Texas, considers masa “the canvas of what Mexican cooking is all about.” “Without masa,” he said, “there’s no tortillas, and, without tortillas, there’s no tacos!”
Word Forms
- masas
Related Words
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