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Definition of samosa

samosa

/səˈmoʊsə/
sa · mo · sa
Plural:samosas
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• noun

1

A small, typically triangular pastry originating from South Asia that is fried or baked and filled with a savory mixture, such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, or ground meat.

Example

"For the appetizer, we ordered a platter of crispy vegetable samosas served with a side of sweet tamarind chutney."

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• Rhymes for samosa

• Nearby Words

sambar
sambucus
samoa
samosa
samoyed
samphire
samur

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi and Urdu 'samosa', which traces back to the Middle Persian 'sanbosag' (meaning 'triangular pastry').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Samosa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/samosa
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