moussaka

or mus·sa·ka

[ moo-sah-kuh, moo-sah-kah ]

noun

, Greek Cooking.

1. a baked dish consisting of layers of sautéed slices of eggplant and ground lamb usually flavored with tomatoes, onions, and cinnamon, and covered with a custard sauce sprinkled with grated cheese.

moussaka

/ mʊˈsɑːkə /

noun

1. a dish originating in the Balkan States, consisting of meat, aubergines, and tomatoes, topped with cheese sauce

Word History and Origins

Origin of moussaka¹

1930–35; < Modern Greek mousakâs < Turkish musakka

Word History and Origins

Origin of moussaka¹

C20: from Modern Greek

Example Sentences

She goes on YouTube to learn how make dishes from her home country, like moussaka.

From Seattle Times

She uses the venison in meatloaf, moussaka, curry and chili, and recommends tempering the meat’s lean gaminess by cooking it with fat and fruit.

From Seattle Times

On his 70th, the King revealed his love of "groussaka" - his version of the Greek dish moussaka, but with grouse instead of lamb.

From BBC

Find homemade moussaka at Yianni’s Kitchen, pierogi and cabbage rolls at European Delight and ready to eat curries at Raani Foods.

From Seattle Times

"Use it for okra soup one day, the next time use it for meatballs, another time use it for moussaka or use it for jollof," Zoe told me.

From Salon