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Definition of miso

miso

/ˈmiːsoʊ/
mi · so
Plural:misos
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• noun

1

A thick paste made by fermenting soybeans with salt and koji (a fungus), often along with rice or barley, extensively used as a seasoning and soup base in Japanese cuisine.

Example

"She whisked a spoonful of white miso into the broth to give the soup a rich, savory umami flavor."

Word Nuance & Usage

As a standalone noun, 'miso' refers to the Japanese culinary paste, which is entirely distinct from the Greek-derived prefix 'miso-' (meaning 'hatred', as in misanthrope).

• Rhymes for miso

• Nearby Words

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misleadingness
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 味噌 (miso), traditionally written as 'flavor' and 'boisterous' or 'chatter', referring to the fermented soybean seasoning.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Miso. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/miso
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