Couscous

couscous

cous·cous / ˈkoōˌskoōs/ • n. a type of North African semolina in granules made from crushed durum wheat. ∎  a spicy dish made by steaming or soaking such granules and adding meat, vegetables, or fruit.

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couscous

couscous North African; millet flour, fine semolina, or crushed wheat, steamed until fluffy and usually served with stew.

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