NOUN | food | hummus, humus, hommos, hoummos, humous | a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic |
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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. | |
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Synonyms | humus, hommos, hoummos, humous | |
Broader | spread, paste | A tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes |
Spanish | hummus, humus | |
Catalan | hummus, humus |
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