[ ˌbα:bə ga'nu:ʃ ]
(also baba ghanouj ga'nu:ʒ )
■ noun a thick dip made from puréed aubergines, tahini, lemon, and garlic, typical of eastern Mediterranean cuisine.
Origin
from Egyptian Arab., from Arab. bābā , lit. 'father' + ghannūj , perh. a personal name.