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noun

hummus

HUUM-us/ˈhʊməs/

A Middle Eastern spread made from chickpeas and tahini.

The hummus is served with olive oil and pita bread.

A shallow bowl of creamy hummus with a spooned spiral, olive oil and chickpea garnish, accompanied by pita wedges and small amounts of chickpeas and tahini to make the dip and its ingredients recognizable.
Etymology
hummusArabicchickpea

The Arabic word means “chickpea,” the dip’s main ingredient. English first used the name for the legume itself and later for the mashed, seasoned dish.

In context

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chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic. Those are like the four main ingredients in a hummus.
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More examples

  • The hummus has a smooth texture and a mild sesame flavor.
  • He spreads hummus inside the sandwich.
  • The recipe combines chickpeas and tahini to make hummus.

Forms

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