HUMMUS


Meaning of HUMMUS in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' h ə -m ə s, ' hu ̇ -

Function: noun

Etymology: Arabic ḥ ummu ș chickpeas

Date: 1949

: a paste of pureed chickpeas usually mixed with sesame oil or sesame paste and eaten as a dip or sandwich spread

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