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harissa

Syllabification: (ha·ris·sa)
Pronunciation: /həˈrēsə/
Definition of harissa

noun

  • a hot sauce or paste used in North African cuisine, made from chili peppers, paprika, and olive oil.

Origin:

from Arabic

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