zaatar
See also: za'atar
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Arabic زَعْتَر (zaʕtar), صَعْتَر (ṣaʕtar, “wild thyme; condiment made from this herb”), probably from Classical Syriac ܨܬܪܐ (ṣāṯrā), related to Hebrew צַתְרָה (tzátra), זַעְתַּר (zá'tar).
Pronunciation
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Noun
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.
Translations
herb
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seasoning
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References
- “zaatar”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.