HUMMUS

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East

Synonyms:

hommos; hoummos; hummus; humous; humus

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Hypernyms ("hummus" is a kind of...):

paste; spread (a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes)

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