# garam masala

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A mixture of spices used in Indian dishes, such as coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, and chillis.

## Etymology
From Hindi गरम मसाला (garam masālā, “hot spice”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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