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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesमसाला
Pronunciation / Transliteration: masālā
"इस व्यंजन में सही मसाले का उपयोग किया गया है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Salt, herbs, or spices added to food to enhance its flavor.
"The chef adjusted the seasoning of the soup just before serving." - 2
The process of preparing wood, cast iron, or other materials for use by treating them or letting them dry and mature.
"Proper seasoning of a cast-iron skillet prevents food from sticking."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'seasoning' originates from the Old French 'assaisonner', which means 'to season'. It evolved through Middle English, where it referred to the act of adding flavor to food, reflecting the cultural importance of flavor enhancement in culinary practices.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Seasoning"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Seasoning" is said worldwide
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assaisonnement
Transliteration: /a.sɛ.zɔn.mɑ̃/
"Cet assaisonnement relève parfaitement le goût du poisson."
Würze
Transliteration: /ˈvʏʁt͡sə/
"Die Suppe braucht noch etwas mehr Würze."
condimento
Transliteration: /kon.diˈmɛn.to/
"Il condimento di questa insalata è molto semplice."
condimento
Transliteration: /kon.diˈmen.to/
"El condimento principal de este plato es el comino."
tempero
Transliteration: /tẽˈpe.ɾu/
"O segredo da carne saborosa é o tempero."
मसाला
Transliteration: masālā
"इस व्यंजन में सही मसाले का उपयोग किया गया है।"
调味料
Transliteration: tiáowèiliào
"这道菜需要更多的调味料。"
양념
Transliteration: yangnyeom
"이 요리는 양념이 잘 되어 맛있다."
調味料
Transliteration: chōmiryō
"このスープには特別な調味料が入っています。"
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