Hummus: meaning, definitions and examples

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hummus

 

[ หˆhสŠmษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food dish

Hummus is a thick paste or spread made from mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. It is a popular Middle Eastern dish enjoyed as a dip or spread.

Synonyms

chickpea spread, garlic hummus, tahini dip

Examples of usage

  • Hummus is often served with pita bread and vegetables.
  • You can use hummus as a healthy alternative to mayo or butter on sandwiches.
  • Hummus can be flavored with various ingredients like roasted red peppers or olives.
  • Hummus is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or part of a meal.
  • Many people find hummus to be a delicious and nutritious option.

Translations

Translations of the word "hummus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hรบmus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅเคฎเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hummus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hummus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ัƒะผัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hummus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒ ใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท houmous

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hummus

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท humus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„๋ฌด์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hummus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hummus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้นฐๅ˜ด่ฑ†ๆณฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hummus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hummus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ัƒะผัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒฃแƒ›แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hummus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hummus

Word origin

The word 'hummus' comes from Arabic, meaning 'chickpeas'. It has been a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries, with its origins dating back to ancient Egypt. Hummus has gained popularity worldwide as a healthy and flavorful dish, rich in protein and fiber. It is now commonly found in supermarkets and restaurants across the globe.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,282, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.