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hummus in Persian

حمص

/ˈhʊməs/

hummus in Persian: حمص. In English, hummus means a Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze.

Persian words for hummus

dip made of chickpea paste
حمص

English meaning of hummus

  1. noun A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze.

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Questions about hummus in Persian

What is the meaning of hummus in Persian?
Hummus in Persian is حمص.
معنی hummus چیست؟
Hummus: حمص.
What does hummus mean in English?
Hummus means a Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze.

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