hummusiya

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Pronunciations

hummusiya (khoo-moo-see-YAH) listen

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Definitions

  • n. "[A]n eatery that specializes in serving hummus as a main dish (often the only dish)" (source).

Example Sentences

  • "When you get to Beit Shemesh, you have to go to the hummusiya on Ben Gurion Street."

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Languages of Origin

  • Modern Hebrew

Etymology

  • חומוסייה

      • Who Uses This

      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

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      • South Africa
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      Alternative Spellings

      hummusia, humusiya, humusia, chummusiya, chummusia, chumusiya, chumusia

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