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Definition of tahini

tahini

/tɑːˈhiːni/
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tahini Lexical Profile

tahini Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A thick, smooth paste made from ground, typically toasted sesame seeds, widely used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and North African cuisines as a dip or a key ingredient in dishes like hummus and baba ghanoush.

Example

"She whisked lemon juice and garlic into the tahini to make a creamy dressing for the roasted vegetables."

• Rhymes for tahini

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the early 20th century from Modern Greek 'tahini' or Levantine Arabic 'ṭaḥīna', derived from the Arabic verb 'ṭaḥana' meaning 'to grind'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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