HyperDic: hummus

English > 1 sense of the word hummus:
NOUNfoodhummus, humus, hommos, hoummos, humousa thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic
English > hummus: 1 sense > noun 1, food
MeaningA thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East.
Synonymshumus, hommos, hoummos, humous
Broaderspread, pasteA tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
Spanishhummus, humus
Catalanhummus, humus

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