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 Definitions of hummus  [ˈhʊm əs]  

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Definition of 'hummus' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) hummus
a Middle Eastern spread or dip of puréed chickpeas with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and oil.

Etymology:  (1950–55; < dial. Ar &hdotbelow;ummu&sdotbelow;, &hdotbelow;&schwa;mmo&sdotbelow; chickpeas)

Definition of 'hummus' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) hummus, humus, hommos, hoummos, humous
a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East

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