harissa

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ha·ris·sa

H0065250 (hä-rē′sə)n. A spicy North African sauce made from chili peppers, garlic, cumin, and other seasonings.
[Arabic harīsa, dish of pounded meat and bulgur, from harasa, to pound; see hrs in Semitic roots.]

harissa

(həˈrɪsə) n (Cookery) (in Tunisian cookery) a hot paste or sauce made from chilli peppers, tomatoes, spices, and olive oil, often served with couscous[C20: from Arabic]