moussaka

English - Turkish

Definition of moussaka in English Turkish dictionary

musakka

Related Terms

stewed zucchini moussaka

(Gıda) kabak musakka

English - English

Definition of moussaka in English English dictionary

a dish consisting of layers of minced lamb or beef, sliced aubergine (eggplant) or potatoes, tomatoes and béchamel sauce, baked in the oven

casserole of eggplant and ground lamb with onion and tomatoes bound with white sauce and beaten eggs

Moussaka is a Greek dish consisting of layers of meat and aubergine. a Greek dish made from meat, cheese, and aubergines

Related Terms

moussakas

plural of moussaka

Hyphenation

mous·sa·ka

Etymology

[ "mü-s&-'kä ] (noun.) 1885. Greek μουσακάς (mousakâs), from Turkish musakka, from Arabic مسقعة‎ (musáqqaʕa, “chilled”). Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 2008.