Definition of Moussaka

1. Noun. Casserole of eggplant and ground lamb with onion and tomatoes bound with white sauce and beaten eggs.

Generic synonyms: Dish

Definition of Moussaka

1. Noun. a dish consisting of layers of minced lamb or beef, sliced aubergine (eggplant) or potatoes, tomatoes and béchamel sauce, baked in the oven ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Moussaka

1. a Middle Eastern dish of meat and eggplant [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Moussaka

mousiness
mousinesses
mousing
mousing over
mousings
mousle
mousled
mousles
mousling
mousme
mousmee
mousmees
mousmes
mousmé
mousmée
moussaka (current term)
moussakas
mousse
moussed
mousselike
mousseline
mousseline de sole
mousselines
mousses
mousseux
moussing
moust
moustache
moustache cup
moustached

Literary usage of Moussaka

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Nonfiction Matters: Reading, Writing, and Research in Grades 3-8 by Stephanie Harvey (1998)
"The main dish is moussaka, the Greek national meal. ... If you noticed, when the waiter served the moussaka, he served my uncle first, because he is the ..."

2. Lost Crops of Africa: Volume Ii: Vegetables by National Research Council (U. S.) (2006)
"Indeed, it is the heart of famed national dishes, including: moussaka,4 baba ... Among the Greeks' many eggplant recipes, moussaka is the most famous. ..."

3. Greek Islands by Anne Midgette (1999)
"moussaka, is a characteristic Turkish touch. Tomatoes stuffed with meat or rice ... zucchini blossoms stuffed with feta cheese and vegetarian moussaka. ..."

4. Adventure Guide to the Alaska Highway by Ed Readicker-Henderson (2001)
"The Greek Corner, 302 W. Fireweed, has moussaka from $13, souvlaki from $14. The Glacier Brewhouse, on 5th Ave. by the Imaginarium, is a microbrewery that ..."

5. Adventure Guide to Guatemala by Shelagh McNally (2003)
"You will be surrounded by antiques and plants while you enjoy moussaka, ricotta ravioli or paella accompanied by an excellent selection of wines. ..."

6. Home Cooking in the Global Village: Caribbean Food from Buccaneers to by Richard R. Wilk (2006)
"... onions in vinegar and black-pepper flavored broth), there are recipes for lobster thermidor, Swedish casserole, Greek moussaka and Korean bulgogi. ..."

7. Adventure Guide Maui by Sharon Hamblin (2005)
"Among the entrées are chicken or lamb souvlaki, sliced leg of lamb and lamb and chicken shish kabobs. Try the "Taste of Greece" platter with moussaka, ..."

8. Nonfiction Matters: Reading, Writing, and Research in Grades 3-8 by Stephanie Harvey (1998)
"The main dish is moussaka, the Greek national meal. ... If you noticed, when the waiter served the moussaka, he served my uncle first, because he is the ..."

9. Lost Crops of Africa: Volume Ii: Vegetables by National Research Council (U. S.) (2006)
"Indeed, it is the heart of famed national dishes, including: moussaka,4 baba ... Among the Greeks' many eggplant recipes, moussaka is the most famous. ..."

10. Greek Islands by Anne Midgette (1999)
"moussaka, is a characteristic Turkish touch. Tomatoes stuffed with meat or rice ... zucchini blossoms stuffed with feta cheese and vegetarian moussaka. ..."

11. Adventure Guide to the Alaska Highway by Ed Readicker-Henderson (2001)
"The Greek Corner, 302 W. Fireweed, has moussaka from $13, souvlaki from $14. The Glacier Brewhouse, on 5th Ave. by the Imaginarium, is a microbrewery that ..."

12. Adventure Guide to Guatemala by Shelagh McNally (2003)
"You will be surrounded by antiques and plants while you enjoy moussaka, ricotta ravioli or paella accompanied by an excellent selection of wines. ..."

13. Home Cooking in the Global Village: Caribbean Food from Buccaneers to by Richard R. Wilk (2006)
"... onions in vinegar and black-pepper flavored broth), there are recipes for lobster thermidor, Swedish casserole, Greek moussaka and Korean bulgogi. ..."

14. Adventure Guide Maui by Sharon Hamblin (2005)
"Among the entrées are chicken or lamb souvlaki, sliced leg of lamb and lamb and chicken shish kabobs. Try the "Taste of Greece" platter with moussaka, ..."

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