couscous

noun

cous·​cous ˈküs-ˌküs How to pronounce couscous (audio)
: a North African dish of steamed semolina usually served with meat or vegetables
also : the semolina itself

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Couscous: Use small-grain alternatives like quinoa or millet instead of traditional couscous. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 Apr. 2025 Couscous Couscous can be found in a fine granular texture and a pearl shape (Israeli couscous). Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 Apr. 2025 The ready-to-cook couscous comes in three flavors: Original Plain, Parmesan, and my personal favorite, Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2024 When cooked, sorghum grains appear globe-like and closely resemble Israeli couscous. Anthea Levi, Health, 16 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for couscous

Word History

Etymology

French couscous, couscoussou, from Arabic kuskus, kuskusū

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of couscous was in 1738

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“Couscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couscous. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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