moussaka

/musɑːkə/

Definitions

1. noun

a traditional Greek dish made with layers of eggplant, minced meat, and a béchamel sauce

“We ordered moussaka at the Greek restaurant and it was delicious.”

2. proper noun

a region in Greece known for its moussaka and other traditional Greek cuisine

“We visited Moussaka in northern Greece and fell in love with the local food.”

Synonyms

  • Greek lasagna
  • eggplant casserole

Antonyms

  • salad
  • soup