zaatar

See also: za'atar

English

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Etymology

From Arabic زَعْتَر (zaʿtar), صَعْتَر (ṣaʿtar, wild thyme; condiment made from this herb), probably from Classical Syriac ܨܬܪܐ (ṣāṯrā), related to Hebrew צַתְרָה (tzátra), זַעְתַּר (zá'tar).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈzɑːtɑː/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈzɑtɑɹ/

Noun

zaatar (uncountable)

  1. A particular herb, similar in flavor to thyme or oregano, used in Arab and Israeli cuisine, made from various Middle Eastern herbs.
  2. A Middle Eastern seasoning, having the herb as the main ingredient, with sumac (or other tart-flavored equivalent) and sesame seeds.

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