couscous

cous·cous | \ ˈküs-ˌküs

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Definition of couscous

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

Examples of couscous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Once couscous is cooked and tender, add the dill, mint, and parsley and stir to combine. — Dallas News, "How Dallas’s Alex Snodgrass of The Defined Dish became a Whole30 star and bestselling cookbook author," 29 Apr. 2020 In a city seemingly obsessed with the quality of every iteration of noodle, the fine points of couscous, which is essentially a type of pasta, have taken a back seat. — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, "A Ramen Diner From a Master in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn," 25 Feb. 2020 Use flavor inspirations from international cuisines, like Thai cucumber salads or Mediterranean flavors with whole wheat couscous and lots of herbs. — Justin Ward, ExpressNews.com, "The secret to building a tasty, satisfying salad," 1 Jan. 2020 That night, the children ate some leftover roasted chicken from the butcher around the corner, paired with couscous from Picard Surgelés, a frozen-food store popular in France. — New York Times, "Weeknight Dinner Around the World," 24 Sep. 2019 Tender Israeli couscous soaks up a tart vinaigrette and plays well with crunchy, cold cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and feta. — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, "Recipes for when it’s too hot to cook," 4 Sep. 2019 Transfer the couscous to a serving bowl, then scatter the feta on top. — Julia Turshen, Twin Cities, "How cooking for charity made me a better cook at home," 4 July 2019 Transfer the couscous to a serving bowl, then scatter the feta on top. — Julia Turshen, Twin Cities, "How cooking for charity made me a better cook at home," 4 July 2019 Transfer the couscous to a serving bowl, then scatter the feta on top. — Julia Turshen, Twin Cities, "How cooking for charity made me a better cook at home," 4 July 2019

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“Couscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couscous. Accessed 27 Oct. 2020.

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