BABA GANOUSH


Meaning of BABA GANOUSH in English

[ 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.

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