baba ghanoush

noun ba·ba gha·noush \ˌbä-bə-gə-ˈnüsh\

Definition of BABA GHANOUSH

: an appetizer or spread made chiefly of eggplant, tahini, garlic, olive oil, and lemon

ba·ba gha·noush or baba gha·nouj \-ˈnüzh\

Arabic dialect bābaghanūj

First Known Use: 1977

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