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zaatar

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Scrabble points
15
Words With Friends
15
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/ˈzɑːtɑː/ (UK)
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/ˈzɑːtɑː/ (UK) · /ˈzɑtɑɹ/ (US)

Definition of zaatar

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable)A particular herb, similar in flavor to thyme or oregano, used in Middle Eastern cuisine (Origanum syriacum).
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noun

  1. (uncountable)A particular herb, similar in flavor to thyme or oregano, used in Middle Eastern cuisine (Origanum syriacum).
  2. (uncountable)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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Etymology

From Arabic زَعْتَر (zaʕtar), صَعْتَر (ṣaʕtar, “wild thyme; condiment made from this herb”), probably from Classical Syriac ܨܬܪܐ (ṣāṯrā), related to Hebrew צַתְרָה (ṣátrā).

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