hummus

WORDNET DICTIONARY

hummus(n = noun.food) hommos, hoummos, humous, humus - a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East;

is a kind of paste, spread

hummus, n. (also hoummos) a thick sauce or spread made from ground chick-peas and sesame oil flavoured with lemon and garlic.

Etymology

Turk. humus mashed chick-peas