laksa

noun

UK /ˈlæksə/

US /ˈlɑːksə/

Laksa is a spicy noodle soup from Southeast Asia.

We ate a hot bowl of laksa at the food court.

SYNONYMS

noodle soup curry soup spicy soup rice noodle dish

RELATED WORDS

curry coconut milk noodles Southeast Asia soup

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A Malaysian curry noodle soup with coconut milk.

The laksa in Penang is famous for its rich broth.

3. A sour fish-based noodle soup popular in Singapore.

She ordered asam laksa for lunch.

4. A type of rice noodle used in these soups.

The laksa noodles were thick and chewy.