(art) A strong form of paper, smooth on one side and lightly textured on the other, used for drawing and painting

(US) maize dough made from freshly prepared hominy, used for making tortillas, tamales, etc.

A female given name from Japanese

plural of masa

Any of many blends of spices used in Indian cuisine, most often containing cardamom, coriander, mace together with pepper, nutmeg, fennel seeds, jeera etc. / Any dish prepared with such spices.

A mixture of spices used in Indian dishes, such as coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, and chillis.

(chiefly Britain) Of a style of Indian dish in which the main ingredient (such as chicken) is marinated, usually (but not necessarily) cooked in a tandoor and served in a masala sauce.

A dish prepared in this manner.

Alternative spelling of Maasai

Alternative spelling of Maasai