Etymology

garam masala

Today it means: A mixture of spices used in Indian dishes, such as coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, and chillis. Full definition →

Hindi गरम मसाला
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  1. Hindi · borrowed fromगरम मसाला
  2. Hindi · borrowed fromगरम मसाला
  3. English todaygaram masala

Borrowed from Hindi गरम मसाला (garam masālā, “hot spice”).

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