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tzatziki

/tsɑːtˈsiːki/
tzat · zi · ki

Plural:tzatzikis
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• noun

1

A traditional Greek dip or sauce made of strained yogurt mixed with finely chopped or grated cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, and herbs such as dill or mint.

Example

"We ordered a large mezze platter featuring warm pita bread, stuffed grape leaves, and a generous bowl of tzatziki."

• Rhymes for tzatziki

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Modern Greek τζατζίκι (tzatzíki), which ultimately derives from Ottoman Turkish جاجیق (cacık).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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