hummus
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.hum·mus
noun \ˈhə-məs, ˈhu̇-\Definition of HUMMUS
: a paste of pureed chickpeas usually mixed with sesame oil or sesame paste and eaten as a dip or sandwich spread
See Origin of HUMMUS
Arabic ḥummuṣ chickpeas
First Known Use: 1949
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