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tahini


ta·hi·ni

noun \tə-ˈhē-nē, tä-\

Definition of TAHINI

:  a smooth paste of sesame seeds

Origin of TAHINI

Arabic dialect ṭaḥīna, from ṭaḥana to grind
First Known Use: 1950

Rhymes with TAHINI

Alcmene, Bernini, bikini, Bikini, Cabrini, Cellini, cremini, crostini, Houdini, linguine, Marini, martini, Mazzini, Mbini, Messene, Puccini, rapini, Rossini, Selene, tankini, wahine, zucchini

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