hummus

noun

hummus

noun

/ˈhʊməs/ · /ˈhʌməs/

Etymology Borrowed from Arabic حُمُّص (ḥummuṣ).

1

Usually A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze.

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