tahini

noun

ta·​hi·​ni tə-ˈhē-nē How to pronounce tahini (audio)
tä-
: a smooth paste of sesame seeds

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Pair with hummus, tahini and toasted baguette, or with a rich minestrone. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Its ever-changing menu is veg-forward, with dishes such as roasted Japanese sweet potato with labneh, chili crisp and tahini. Kin Woo Gisela Williams Amy Conway Kate Maxwell, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 These can also easily become the starting point for a hearty soup or get whizzed up with some tahini for a rich and garlicky hummus. Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 29 Jan. 2025 Classic hummus is made from chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for tahini

Word History

Etymology

Arabic dialect ṭaḥīna, from ṭaḥana to grind

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tahini was in 1950

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“Tahini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tahini. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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