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or less commonly zaatar
: a Middle Eastern spice blend made usually of dried herbs (such as thyme or marjoram), dried sumac (see sumac sense 3), and sesame seeds
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The casual restaurant serves pizzas on ciabatta crust, burgers, sandwiches, and starters like za'atar fries and Lebanese-style hummus.
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Emma Balter, Chron, 22 Mar. 2023
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“Za'atar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/za%27atar. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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