hommos
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Definition
Noun: A thick, savory spread or dip made primarily from mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini (sesame seed paste), lemon juice, and garlic. It is a traditional food originating in the Middle East.
Usage
Hommos is an uncountable noun. It refers to the food substance itself. It is typically served as an appetizer or dip, often accompanied by pita bread or raw vegetables.
Examples
- For a healthy snack, she prepared a bowl of hommos and carrot sticks.
- The restaurant's hommos is famous for its smooth texture and perfect balance of garlic and lemon.
- Would you like some hommos with your pita bread?
Advanced Usage
- "A dollop of hommos": A small, soft lump or serving of hommos.
- He placed a dollop of hommos on the edge of his plate.
- When discussing varieties, it can be treated as a countable noun in a culinary context.
- This menu features three different hommoses: classic, roasted red pepper, and spicy.
Variants and Related Words
- Hummus: The most common alternate spelling in English.
- Humus: A less common variant spelling; note that this is also a distinct English word for organic component of soil, which can cause confusion.
- Chickpea dip: A descriptive synonym.
- Tahini: A key ingredient in hommos, made from ground sesame seeds.
Synonyms
- Chickpea spread
- Hummus
- (In context) Dip, spread
Related Phrases
- Hommos bi tahini: The full Arabic name for the dish, meaning "chickpeas with tahini."
- Plate of hommos: A common way to order or serve it.
- We shared a plate of hommos as a starter.
Notes on Meaning
This word has only one core meaning: the specific Middle Eastern food item described. Its primary function is culinary. The alternate spelling "hummus" is significantly more prevalent in modern English usage.
Noun
- a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East