masas

Noun (1)

masa (uncountable)

1. A strong form of paper, smooth on one side and lightly textured on the other, used for drawing and painting.

   Synonyms:

   masa paper

Noun (2)

masa (usually uncountable, plural masas)

1. (US, usually) Maize dough made from freshly prepared hominy, used for making tortillas, tamales, etc.
   • The chef Fermín Núñez of Suerte, in Austin, Texas, considers masa “the canvas of what Mexican cooking is all about.” “Without masa,” he said, “there’s no tortillas, and, without tortillas, there’s no tacos!”2023 July 7, Rick A. Martínez, quoting Fermín Núñez, “For the Best Tortillas (and Gorditas and Tetelas), You Need Fresh Masa”, in The New York Times, →ISSN

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