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hummus|ˈhʊməs|
Also hoummos.
[ad. Turk. humus mashed chick-peas.]
In Middle Eastern countries (and also, more recently, elsewhere) an hors d'œuvre made from ground chick-peas and sesame oil flavoured with lemon and garlic.
1955E. David Bk. Mediterranean Food 158 Hummus... Cook the chick peas..pound them, [etc.]. 1967Guardian 8 Dec. 6/4 Order the paste of ground chick peas, oil, and lemon which is called hummus. 1969M. J. Philippou 101 Arabian Delights 48 Hoummos ib bandora. Chick peas in tomato sauce... Hoummos ib Taheeneh. Chick peas in Taheeneh. 1970Simon & Howe Dict. Gastron. 223/1 Hummus bi Tahina, a widely known, traditional..Arab dish of cooked, puréed chick peas... It is served as a mezze or appetizer in Arab countries. 1973Nation Rev. (Melbourne) III. 31 Aug. 1460/4 Passing up the usual hummus as a starter. |