couscous

noun

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

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The soy/Dijon/garlic sauce was 💯 and always enjoy an easy couscous recipe! — Rose Minutaglio, Town & Country, "I'm Cooking Every Single Ina Garten Recipe. Here's What I've So Far Learned From the Barefoot Contessa.," 5 Feb. 2019 Spoon the couscous onto a platter and top with the vegetables and some of their cooking liquid to moisten. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Chrissy Teigen Is Cooking Some of Her Favorite Recipes on Instagram," 18 Dec. 2018 Stir in the couscous, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and ½ teaspoon salt. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Chrissy Teigen Is Cooking Some of Her Favorite Recipes on Instagram," 18 Dec. 2018 Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. — Susan Selasky, ajc, "5 recipes to cool things down on hot days," 3 July 2018 Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. — Susan Selasky, ajc, "5 recipes to cool things down on hot days," 3 July 2018 Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. — Susan Selasky, ajc, "5 recipes to cool things down on hot days," 3 July 2018 Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. — Susan Selasky, ajc, "5 recipes to cool things down on hot days," 3 July 2018 Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. — Susan Selasky, ajc, "5 recipes to cool things down on hot days," 3 July 2018

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couscous

noun

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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