couscous
Americannoun
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a North African dish consisting of steamed semolina, typically served with vegetables and meat.
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semolina in the form of tiny pellets or balls, produced by any of various methods and used in a number of different cuisines and dishes.
noun
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a type of semolina originating from North Africa, consisting of granules of crushed durum wheat
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a spicy North African dish consisting of steamed semolina with meat, vegetables, or fruit C17: via French from Arabic kouskous, from kaskasa to pound until fine
Etymology
Origin of couscous
First recorded in 1590–1600; from French, from Arabic kuskus, kuskusū, from Berber seksu
Example Sentences
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That day, he planned to make couscous for his wife and three daughters to break the fast.
From Barron's
Try this herby pearl couscous and sugar snap pea salad, the New York Times insists.
From Salon
Serve it with buttered orzo, maybe, or pearl couscous slicked with olive oil.
From Salon
It was an overpriced café wrap — the kind that costs $14.50 and comes with a tiny cup of couscous and a fork you regret using.
From Salon
For a Mediterranean flavor profile, try stuffing them with couscous, white beans, chopped asparagus, olives and tomatoes, seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices.
From Salon
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