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couscous

Syllabification: (cous·cous)
Pronunciation: /ˈko͞oˌsko͞os/

Definition of couscous

noun

  • a type of North African semolina in granules made from crushed durum wheat.
  • a spicy dish made by steaming or soaking couscous and adding meat, vegetables, or fruit.

Origin:

early 17th century: from French, from Arabic kuskus, from kaskasa 'to pound', probably of Berber origin

Couscous should be spelled with cous- at the beginning and -cous at the end (it is an Arabic word).

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Definition of couscous in the British & World English dictionary