couscous
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cous·cous

noun \ˈküs-ˌküs\

Definition of COUSCOUS

: a North African dish of steamed semolina usually served with meat or vegetables; also : the semolina itself

Origin of COUSCOUS

French couscous, couscoussou, from Arabic kuskus, kuskusū
First Known Use: 1738

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