harissa
[ hah-ree-suh, huh- ]
/ hɑˈri sə, hə- /
noun
a pungent paste or sauce made with chilies, garlic, cumin, caraway, coriander, paprika, and olive oil, used as a condiment and flavoring in North African and Middle Eastern cookery.
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British Dictionary definitions for harissa
harissa
/ (həˈrɪsə) /
noun
(in Tunisian cookery) a hot paste or sauce made from chilli peppers, tomatoes, spices, and olive oil, often served with couscous
Word Origin for harissa
C20: from Arabic