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Definition of "hummus" []

  • A smooth thick mixture of mashed chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, and garlic, used especially as a dip for pita. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "hummus" in a sentence
  • "The word "hummus" is Arabic for "chickpea" or garbanzo bean or ceci bean or chana, so technically, hummus is always made from chickpeas."
  • "Their hummus is rather creamy and it looks really good. rexa Says:"
  • "Cold and crisp, I like to toss them into salads, dip them in hummus or use as a garnish in a glass of vegetable juice."
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