tahini

noun

ta·​hi·​ni tə-ˈhē-nē How to pronounce tahini (audio)
tä-
: a smooth paste of sesame seeds

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And now my new go-to easy dessert is dates with tahini, chile and salt. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025 From favorites like pomegranate molasses from Israel, and tahini from Lebanon, to candy from Denmark, or knives and aprons from Japan, the store is growing and establishing ties to artisans and craftspeople from all over the world. Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Their mole tasting is an absolute must, which comes with five different variations, ranging from classic poblano to a mole blanco, which has a sesame-forward taste similar to tahini. Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025 However, hummus often contains tahini, which is made of sesame seeds, a common food allergen. Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tahini

Word History

Etymology

Arabic dialect ṭaḥīna, from ṭaḥana to grind

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tahini was in 1950

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“Tahini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tahini. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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