tahini

noun

ta·​hi·​ni tə-ˈhē-nē How to pronounce tahini (audio)
tä-
: a smooth paste of sesame seeds

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And for the rest of the container, try this: Pour some tahini into a bowl, stir in pickle juice until the consistency feels right, and never look back. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 10 Oct. 2024 Salmonella caused the recall of tahini that first went to stores around the United States in 2023. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 July 2024 The spacious dining room combines rustic woodwork and glass with stunning views, and the menu puts a creative spin on familiar dishes: pizza with black truffles and roasted cauliflower seasoned with turmeric tahini and pistachio. Wanda Mann, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024 For something cozy, but not basic: Ask Rabble Coffee for an open sesame: a latte with tahini, dates, orange, cinnamon and chili pepper. Arika Herron, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tahini 

Word History

Etymology

Arabic dialect ṭaḥīna, from ṭaḥana to grind

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tahini was in 1950

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“Tahini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tahini. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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