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moussaka

/muːˈsɑːkə/
mous · sa · ka
Plural:moussakas
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• noun

1

A traditional Mediterranean and Balkan baked culinary dish consisting of layered eggplant (aubergine) or potatoes, minced meat (usually lamb or beef), and tomato sauce, most famously topped with a thick layer of béchamel sauce in the Greek variation.

Example

"For dinner, the coastal taverna served an exceptional moussaka layered with tender eggplant, spiced ground lamb, and a perfectly browned béchamel crust."

• Rhymes for moussaka

• Nearby Words

mouse
mousebird
mousetrap
moussaka
mousse
mouthguard
mouthpiece

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered English in the late 19th century from Modern Greek 'mousakas', which was borrowed from Ottoman Turkish 'musakka', ultimately deriving from the Arabic word 'musaqqaʿa', meaning 'chilled' or 'cold'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moussaka. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moussaka
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