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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A Greek dip, similar to hummus, made with ground chickpeas and seasonings such as garlic, cumin, oil, and lemon juice. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

humous

Etymology

From Greek ρεβιθοσαλάτα (revithosaláta, “chickpea dip”): ρεβίθι (revíthi, “chickpea”) + σαλάτα (saláta, “salad”).

Related phrases

lemon juice

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