tahini

noun

ta·​hi·​ni tə-ˈhē-nē How to pronounce tahini (audio)
tä-
: a smooth paste of sesame seeds

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Dishes like Hokkaido scallop crudo and zatar and yogurt rubbed swordfish kabob with eggplant, roasted tomato, and tahini are transporting and the unctuous roasted bone marrow is simply a must-have dish. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025 And the kafta, made with ground meat and warm spices in cool tahini, is a must. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025 The morning menu includes traditional American breakfast items as well as global specialties like shakshuka, a Med egg bowl with feta and tahini vinaigrette and a Mediterranean breakfast plate. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025 Then, blend with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tahini

Word History

Etymology

Arabic dialect ṭaḥīna, from ṭaḥana to grind

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tahini was in 1950

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“Tahini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tahini. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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