miso

¹

[mee-soh, mee-saw]

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

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

   misogyny.

miso

¹

/ ˈmiːsəʊ /

noun

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

miso-

²

combining form

1. indicating hatred

   misogyny

Word History and Origins

Origin of miso¹

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

Origin of miso²

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of miso¹

from Japanese

Origin of miso²

from Greek misos hatred

Example Sentences

“Kids in Park Slope be like ‘Mommy can we have lemony garlicky miso gochujang brown butter pasta for dinner pleeease?’” read another.

From Salon

The four new "Super Plates" - including options like chipotle chicken and miso salmon - are said to be "nearly 60%" larger than the chain's existing salads and are filled with "premium ingredients" including "hand massaged" kale.

From BBC

The food sails by: wedges of black cod with miso, delicate plates of thinly sliced fish adorned with tweezer-manipulated herbs.

From Los Angeles Times

Capers, olives, a swirl of miso paste, an anchovy or two mashed into the olive oil.

From Salon

Add a spoonful of miso for depth, or swap in a bit of smoked paprika and lime for something that hints at patatas bravas.

From Salon