1. a baked dish of layered eggplant, meat sauce, and creamy sauce, popular in Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine
Usage: also spelled 'mousakas' or 'mousaka'; typically made with ground lamb or beef

Examples

• We ordered moussaka at the Greek restaurant for dinner.
• The chef prepared a traditional moussaka with layers of eggplant and béchamel sauce.
• Moussaka is one of the most popular dishes in Greek cuisine.
• She learned to make moussaka from her grandmother's recipe.
• The restaurant's moussaka was rich and flavorful.