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Definition of hummus
: a paste of pureed chickpeas usually mixed with sesame oil or sesame paste and eaten as a dip or sandwich spread
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Recent Examples of hummus from the Web
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The gold medal in this event goes to the green hummus made with fresh chickpeas and Thai basil and served with substantial puffs of whole-grain pita.
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The Syrian contributions included falafel and hummus.
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House of Thaller has recalled three brands of hummus topped with pine-nuts due to potential listeria contamination.
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There have been no reports of consumers becoming ill from the hummus.
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A Tennessee company has issued a voluntary recall for select hummus products sold nationwide and in Canada over concerns of possible listeria contamination.
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For a shareable appetizer, try the SoHo Trio: butterbean and bacon hummus, pimento cheese, and hot crab dip served with peppers, pita, and hoe cakes.
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There are three types of hummus on the menu, but our server wasn’t able to explain the differences.
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Any mention of nutrition was fleeting, and lunch was Mediterranean fare (hummus, falafel, a pile of pita bread, etc), nothing uniquely healthy.
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Origin and Etymology of hummus
Arabic ḥummuṣ chickpeas
HUMMUS Defined for English Language Learners
hummus
playDefinition of hummus for English Language Learners
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: a soft food made of ground chickpeas, garlic, and oil
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See words that rhyme with hummus Britannica English: Translation of hummus for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about hummus
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