Meaning of masa | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A female given name from Japanese.
2. A strong form of paper, smooth on one side and lightly textured on the other, used for drawing and painting
   uncountable
3. Maize dough made from freshly prepared hominy, used for making tortillas, tamales, etc.
   US, uncountable, usually

Examples

“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!””

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