za'a·tar
| \ 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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“Za'atar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/za%27atar. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of za'atar was in 1917
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