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Definition of hummus

hummus

/ˈhʊm.əs/
(UK: houmous)
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• noun

1

A thick Middle Eastern dip or spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, traditionally eaten with flatbread.

Example

"She served a large bowl of creamy homemade hummus accompanied by warm pita bread and fresh vegetable sticks."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic ḥummuṣ (meaning 'chickpeas'), ultimately derived from the Aramaic ḥemṣē.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hummus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hummus
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