couscous

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cous·cous | \ ˈküs-ˌküs

Definition of couscous

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

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Recent Examples on the Web Under the hot couscous, the goat cheese melted into a creamy, salty, tangy puddle. — Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2021 The flavorful couscous is simmered in a rich vegetable broth and served with tender chickpeas and other vegetables stirred in. — Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 May 2021 Once couscous is cooked and tender, add the dill, mint, and parsley and stir to combine. — Dallas News, 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, 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, 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, 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, 4 Sep. 2019 Transfer the couscous to a serving bowl, then scatter the feta on top. — Julia Turshen, Twin Cities, 4 July 2019

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“Couscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couscous. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.

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couscous

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English Language Learners Definition of couscous

: a North African food that is made from wheat and is in the form of very small, round pieces also : a dish of this food served with meat or vegetables

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