samosa/səˈmoʊsə/EtymologyBorrowed from Hindustani سموسہ (samosa) / समोसा (samosā), from Classical Persian سنبوسه (sanbōsa), from Middle Persian *sambōsag. Doublet of sambusa, sambusak, sambuseh, sambuusa, and samsa.samosa means A South Asian snack consisting of a deep-fried triangular turnover filled with vegetables (especially potatoes) or meat. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.samosa is pronounced /səˈmoʊsə/.nounA South Asian snack consisting of a deep-fried triangular turnover filled with vegetables (especially potatoes) or meat.“Homemade samosas are a world away from those dry cardboard triangles sold under the name in supermarkets. Instead, they have delicately flaky and deliciously rich pastry and a generous stuffing that’s easily tweaked to suit all tastes. […] Repeat with the remaining dough balls and filling, making sure each samosa is well sealed.”