zaatar
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See also: za'atar
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- za'tar, zaʻtar (stricter transliterations)
- za'atar, zatar (nonstandard)
Etymology[edit]
From Arabic زَعْتَر (zaʕtar), صَعْتَر (ṣaʕtar, “wild thyme; condiment made from this herb”), probably from Classical Syriac ܨܬܪܐ (ṣāṯrā), related to Hebrew צַתְרָה (ṣátrā).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
zaatar (uncountable)
- A particular herb, similar in flavor to thyme or oregano, used in Arab and Israeli cuisine, made from various Middle Eastern herbs.
- A Middle Eastern seasoning, having the herb as the main ingredient, with sumac (or other tart-flavored equivalent) and sesame seeds.
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
herb
seasoning
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References[edit]
- “zaatar”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.