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tahini

/təˈhiːni/ noun · British & US
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What does tahini mean?

noun

A creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds, often used in Middle Eastern cuisine as an ingredient in sauces and dips, such as hummus.

Example

"She spread a layer of tahini on her pita bread before adding the falafel."

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