tahini

noun

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

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More than 800 cases of tahini paste have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, with the product distributed in 19 states, Turkana Food Inc. announced Thursday. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 Pro tip: Order a falafel plate ($6) and pour some of the tahini sauce on top of the mujadara for a tangy side note. Bob Gee, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025 To make tahini dressing: In a food processor, purée all ingredients until smooth. Randy Graham, Orange County Register, 22 Jan. 2025 Falafel Bites 16 falafel balls (homemade or purchased) ½ English cucumber 4 small tomatoes (roughly the same diameter as your falafel) ¼ cup tahini Juice of ½ lemon Salt and ground black pepper, to taste Heat falafel according to package directions. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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