Meaning of the word moussaka in English

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moussaka

US /muːˈsɑː.kə/
UK /muːˈsɑː.kə/
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Noun

a dish of sliced eggplant or potatoes baked in layers with ground meat and cheese, often topped with a white sauce, traditional in Balkan and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Example:
We had delicious moussaka for dinner last night.
Her grandmother's moussaka recipe is a family secret.