baba ghanoush

noun

ba·​ba gha·​noush ˌbä-bə-gə-ˈnüsh How to pronounce baba ghanoush (audio)
variants or baba ghanouj
: an appetizer or spread made chiefly of eggplant, tahini, garlic, olive oil, and lemon

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Fresh fruit, decadent pastries, gourmet proteins, and Israeli specialties (think baba ghanoush, hummus, and fresh honeycomb) are just a few of the delights to be found at the breakfast buffet here. Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024 The menu features shish kebabs, gyros, baba ghanoush, falafel, hummus nachos and shawarma, among other items. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024 Sides includes hummus, baba ghanoush, fries and falafel. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024 And for a butcher shop spot, the salads sing, too, like the pretty roasted carrot salad with baba ghanoush and a sprinkle of pistachio dukkah (an Egyptian spice blend) or the roasted beet salad that gets a citrusy kick from citrus, pomegranate and an ‘nduja vinaigrette. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for baba ghanoush 

Word History

Etymology

Arabic dialect bābaghanūj

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baba ghanoush was in 1938

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“Baba ghanoush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baba%20ghanoush. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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