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cous·cous (ko̵̅o̅s′ko̵̅o̅s′, ko̵̅o̅s ko̵̅o̅s′)
noun
Etymology: Fr < Berber kuskus < Ar < kaskasa, to grind, pound
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Converse of object
- make: I did make some very nice couscous last night.
Adjective modifier
- spicy: We started off with a small appetizer of marinated tuna with spicy couscous.
Modifies a noun
- salad: Why not try some couscous salad or crusty whole grain bread?
Noun used with modifier
- vegetable: Lunch Menu for Tuesday 15 August Rutherford Dining Hall Beef and mushroom pie, barbecue chicken, breaded haddock, roasted vegetable couscous.
Preposition: in
- bowl: Meanwhile, place the couscous in a large bowl and pour over the stock.
Preposition: with
- chicken: The Sea Bass Filet served on a warm tabbouleh with citrus fruit juice is delicious, as is couscous with chicken and pumpkin.
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