n. A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze. It is mostly eaten in the Levant.
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n. a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
Word Usage
"The word "hummus" is Arabic for "chickpea" or garbanzo bean or ceci bean or chana, so technically, hummus is always made from chickpeas."