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miso

1 American  
[mee-soh, mee-saw] / ˈmi soʊ, ˈmi sɔ /

noun

Japanese Cooking.
  1. a fermented seasoning paste of soybeans, often with rice or barley added, used especially to flavor soups and sauces.


miso- 2 American  
  1. a combining form meaning “hate,” with the object of hatred specified by the following element.

    misogyny.


miso 1 British  
/ ˈmiːsəʊ /

noun

  1. a thick brown salty paste made from soya beans, used to flavour savoury dishes, esp soups

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miso- 2 British  

combining form

  1. indicating hatred

    misogyny

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Etymology

Origin of miso1

First recorded in 1720–30; from Japanese, probably from dialectal Korean, equivalent to Korean meju “soybean malt”

Origin of miso-2

< Greek, combining form of mīseîn to hate, mîsos hatred

Example Sentences

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Acai bowls were recalled over possible plastic contamination, while sesame miso salad and hot honey mustard dressing were recalled over undeclared allergens.

From Los Angeles Times

The miso mayo is great as a marinade for steak or chicken thighs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Savory components provide depth and resonance: broth or stock, meat, mushrooms, tomato paste, miso, soy.

From Salon

The dip is nothing fancy: Greek yogurt, a squeeze of lemon, a swirl of miso and whatever herbs happen to be languishing in the fridge — usually dill and parsley.

From Salon

It’s an espresso latte with miso corn syrup, cayenne, and salt, for a creamy drink with depth and a hint of a kick.

From Salon