Hommos (Noun)
Meaning
A thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The delicious hommos was served as an appetizer at the Middle Eastern restaurant along with warm pita bread.
- Hommos is often garnished with a sprinkle of paprika and a pinch of parsley for added flavor and visual appeal.
- She made a big bowl of hommos to take to the party as a unique and tasty dip for the guests.
- I dipped my crispy pita chip into the creamy hommos and savored the combination of flavors.
- The authentic hommos recipe I got from my grandmother includes a secret ingredient - a squeeze of fresh orange juice.