masa Meaning & Definition
What Does Masa Mean?
Masa is a noun that means A strong form of paper, smooth on one side and lightly textured on the other, used for drawing and painting.
Masa Definition (Noun)
- A strong form of paper, smooth on one side and lightly textured on the other, used for drawing and painting.
Noun
- Maize dough made from freshly prepared hominy, used for making tortillas, tamales, etc.
Synonyms of Masa
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Masa synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
masa (uncountable)
masa (usually uncountable, plural masas)
Words That Rhyme With Masa
Origin of Masa
Origin 1: Borrowed from Japanese 柾 (masa) or 政 (masa), an abbreviation of 柾紙 (masagami) or 政紙 (masagami).[1]
Origin 2: From Spanish masa (“dough”). Doublet of mass.