tahini

noun

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

Examples of tahini in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s also Zahra—roasted cauliflower topped with tahini and roasted pine nuts—and of course, falafel. Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024 Roast beets and top them with tahini for a nutty, earthy salad. Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 8 Jan. 2024 The nuttiness of the tahini pairs wonderfully with the tangy yogurt. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2023 Adding chocolate tahini and little strawberry yogurt bites on top of your pancakes keeps things interesting. Christine Byrne, Mph, Rd, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024 They are topped with glitter and tahini or grape jelly frosting. Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024 Turmeric, bloomed in olive oil, adds a warming flavor and golden color to a silky mix of tahini and citrus juice. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024 Related Articles Lebanese recipe for roasted cauliflower with tahini citrus sauce Stir in the black beans, brown sugar and lime juice and continue to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes more. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2024 Monsour leans in with the playful touches: a smashburger slicked with Duke’s mayo sweetened with maple syrup and cinnamon, avocado toast dressed with cucumber-mint salsa and whizzed with drizzles of benne tahini. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Tahini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tahini. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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