harissa

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ha·ris·sa

 (hä-rē′sə)
n.
A spicy North African sauce made from chili peppers, garlic, cumin, and other seasonings.
[Arabic harīsa, dish of pounded meat and bulgur, from harasa, to pound; see hrs in Semitic roots.]
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harissa

(həˈrɪsə)
n
(Cookery) (in Tunisian cookery) a hot paste or sauce made from chilli peppers, tomatoes, spices, and olive oil, often served with couscous
[C20: from Arabic]
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