SINCE 1828
za'atar
noun
za'a·tar
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ˈzä-ˌtär
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variants:
or less commonly
zaatar
Definition of za'atar
: 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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