masa
nounUK /ˈmɑːsə/
US /ˈmɑːsə/
Masa is soft dough made from corn that people use to make tortillas and tamales.
She rolled the masa into small balls to make fresh tortillas.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In Spanish, masa also means dough or batter of any kind.
The baker let the masa rest before shaping the bread.
3. Masa can refer to a thick mixture used for frying, like a batter.
He dipped the fish in masa before frying it.
4. In some contexts, masa means a ground grain or flour paste used in cooking.
The recipe calls for two cups of masa mixed with water.