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humus

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

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Word length
5
Starts with
H
Ends with
S
Contains
UM
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈhjuːməs

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East

noun

  1. partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil

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