First Known Use: 1950
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tahini
noun ta·hi·ni \tə-ˈhē-nē, tä-\
Definition of TAHINI
: a smooth paste of sesame seeds
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Origin of TAHINI
Arabic dialect ṭaḥīna, from ṭaḥana to grind
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