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noun a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
originEtymology tree Arabic حُمُّص (ḥummuṣ)bor. English hummus Borrowed from Arabic حُمُّص (ḥummuṣ).
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