tahini

noun

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

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In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice and enough warm water to make a spreadable sauce. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024 For a meat-free option, there’s whole roasted cauliflower with turmeric tahini. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 But the more than 100 dishes also encompass marinated feta with a host of toppings, dips like labneh and tahini, and seafood such as saffron-scented squid. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024 Some registered nutty almond or tahini notes; others tasted a caramel- or brown-sugar-like sweetness. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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