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Definition of basa

basa

/ˈbɑː.sə/
ba · sa
Plural:basas
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basa Lexical Profile

basa Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The mild, white, flaky flesh of the basa catfish, commonly sold as boneless fillets and used as a culinary substitute for cod or haddock.

Example

"Because basa is affordable and has a neutral flavor, it is a popular choice for fish tacos."

2

A species of freshwater shark catfish (Pangasius bocourti) native to the Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins in Southeast Asia, widely farmed for its mild, white flesh.

Example

"The restaurant served pan-seared basa fillets seasoned with lemon and herbs."

• Rhymes for basa

• Nearby Words

barware
barwon
bas mitzvah
basa
basal
basaseachic
base

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Vietnamese cá ba sa, which refers to the native freshwater catfish of the Mekong River delta.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Basa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/basa
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