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tahini

[ tuh-hee-nee, tah- ]

noun

Middle Eastern Cooking.
  1. a paste made of ground sesame seeds.


tahini

/ təˈhiːnɪ; təˈhiːnə /

noun

  1. a paste made from sesame seeds originating in the Middle East, often used as an ingredient of hummus and other dips
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tahini1

First recorded in 1895–1900; Levantine Arabic ṭaḥīn (standard Arabic ṭaḥīn ), derivative of ṭaḥaԲ “to crush, grind”; compare Hebrew 󲹲 “to crush, grind”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tahini1

from Arabic
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Example Sentences

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To counteract the slight bitterness of the cocoa, Melton’s pumpkin pie filling also incorporates smooth, nutty tahini.

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Each bar includes toasted kataifi — thin strands of shredded phyllo dough pastry — pistachio and tahini paste that’s all mixed together and encased in milk chocolate.

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I'm a sucker for tahini, brown butter, labneh and miso in any context, so I'm quite optimistic about many of these terrific-sounding options.

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Meanwhile, in another small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

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Yogurt spiked with garlic, tahini and lemon ties everything together.

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