hummus meaning

UK /ˈhjuːməs/ US /ˈhʊməs/ 2 syllables

hummus (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.

Definition of hummus

  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

    Synonyms: humus, hommos, hoummos, humous

    Type of: spread

How to pronounce hummus

hummus is pronounced /ˈhjuːməs/ in British English and /ˈhʊməs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with HU · words ending in US · 6-letter words

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