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Definition of couscous

couscous

/ˈkuːs.kuːs/
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• noun

1

A North African staple food consisting of tiny, steamed granules of rolled durum wheat semolina.

Example

"For dinner, she prepared a fragrant Moroccan tagine served over a bed of fluffy couscous."

2

A spicy or savory dish made with steamed semolina granules, traditionally accompanied by a broth containing meat, vegetables, or chickpeas.

Example

"The restaurant's signature dish is a hearty lamb couscous garnished with toasted almonds and fresh cilantro."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English via French, originating from the Arabic word 'kuskus', which ultimately derives from the Berber word 'seksu', meaning 'well-rolled' or 'rounded'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Couscous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/couscous
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