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zatar

zatar is the alternative spelling of zaatar.

Meaning of zaatar

Noun

zaatar (uncountable)

  1. A particular herb, similar in flavor to thyme or oregano, used in Middle Eastern cuisine (Origanum syriacum).
  2. A Middle Eastern seasoning, having this herb or a mixture of herbs as the main ingredient, with sumac (or other tart-flavored equivalent) and sesame seeds.

Questions about zatar

What is zatar the alternative spelling of?
Zatar is the alternative spelling of zaatar.

Words near zatar in the dictionary

  1. Zastrows
  2. zastruga
  3. zastrugas
  4. zastrugi
  5. zat
  6. zatar
  7. Zatarain
  8. Zatarains
  9. Zatarian
  10. zatch
  11. zatches

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