Etymology

hummus

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

Arabic حِمَّص
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  1. Arabic · borrowed fromحِمَّص
  2. English todayhummus

Borrowed from Arabic حُمُّص (ḥummuṣ)., an alternative pronunciation of Arabic حِمَّص (ḥimmaṣ).

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