Couscous Meaning in English
word
ˈkuːs.kuːs
KOOS-koos
kˈuːskuːs
koos-KOOS
Definition
A North African dish made from small steamed balls of crushed wheat, often served with vegetables or meat.
Usage & Nuances
"Couscous" refers both to the grain itself and the complete dish. Commonly served as a side or main course, especially in Moroccan, Algerian, and Tunisian cuisines. In English, it is always singular and uncountable.
Spanish: cuscúsPortuguese (BR): cuscuz (prato do norte da África)Portuguese (PT): cuscuz (prato do norte de África)Chinese (Simplified): 库斯库斯（北非小麦粒食品）Chinese (Traditional): 古斯米（北非小麥粒食品）Hindi: कुसकुस (उत्तर अफ़्रीकी व्यंजन)Arabic: كسكسBengali: কুসকুসRussian: кускусJapanese: クスクスVietnamese: couscousKorean: 쿠스쿠스Turkish: kuskusUrdu: کوسکوسIndonesian: couscous
Example Sentences
We had couscous with chicken for dinner.
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She bought a box of couscous at the supermarket.
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Couscous is made from wheat.
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Have you ever tried Moroccan couscous? It's delicious!
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I like to mix vegetables into my couscous for extra flavor.
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The best couscous I've had was in Tunisia!
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