मस्का

See also: मसका

Marathi

Etymology

Borrowed from Persian مسکه‎ (maska). Compare Gujarati મસકો (masko), Hindustani مَسْکَہ‎ / मसका (maskā)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /məs.ka/

Noun

मस्का • (maskā) m

  1. butter
    Synonym: लोणी (loṇī)

Derived terms
  • मस्का लावणे (maskā lāvṇe, “to butter up”)

References
  • Maxine Berntsen (1982-1983) , “मस्का”, in A Basic Marathi-English Dictionary, New Delhi: American Institute of Indian Studies
  • James Thomas Molesworth (1857) , “मसका”, in A dictionary, Marathi and English, Bombay: Printed for government at the Bombay Education Society's Press
  • Yasavanta Ramakrshna Date (1932-1950) , “मसका”, in Maharashtra Sabdakosa (in Marathi), Pune: Maharashtra Kosamandala
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