OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 46666

zaatar

/ˈzɑːtɑː/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
za'atar • zaatar • zahatar • zatar
A particular herb, similar in flavor to thyme or oregano, used in Middle Eastern cuisine (Origanum syriacum).
za'atar • zaatar • zahatar • zatar
A Middle Eastern seasoning, having this herb or a mixture of herbs as the main ingredient, with sumac (or other tart-flavored equivalent) and sesame seeds.
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