harissa
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /həˈɹɪsə/, /həˈɹiːsə/
Etymology 1
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Harissa (Armenian porridge) served with vegetables
From Armenian հարիսա (harisa), ultimately from Arabic هَرِيسَة (harīsa) and originally identical to Etymology 2 below.
Noun
harissa (countable and uncountable, plural harissas)
- A traditional Armenian dish similar to keşkek; a kind of homogeneous porridge made of previously stewed and boned chicken and coarsely ground soaked wheat.
Translations
Armenian dish
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Etymology 2
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Harissa (chilli paste)
From Arabic هَرِيسَة (harīsa).
Noun
harissa (uncountable)
- A North African spice mix, containing chillis, garlic and salt, used as both a condiment and an ingredient.
- 2000, Catherine Hanger, Morocco, page 37:
- Another sauce, mainly used as a condiment, is harissa, made from pulverised chillies, garlic, salt and olive oil. Harissa is not generically Moroccan, but nevertheless is often found accompanying tajines and couscous.
- 2008, Chris and Carolyn Caldicott, World Food Café 2, page 25:
- Tunisians love spicy food and harissa is the main ingredient used to provide the heat.
- 2010, Dave DeWitt, Pita Pockets Stuffed with Harissa-Spiced Moroccan Lamb Brochettes, in 1,001 Best Hot and Spicy Recipes, page 451,
- Harissa is a fiery pepper paste that is used as an ingredient in couscous and grilled dishes or as a condiment served on the side of a Moroccan meal.
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Anagrams
- asshair
Spanish
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /xaˈɾisa/
Noun
harissa f (plural harissas)
- harissa