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cous·cous (ko̵̅o̅s′ko̵̅o̅s′, ko̵̅o̅s ko̵̅o̅s′)

noun

a N African dish made with crushed grain, often semolina, usually steamed and served as with lamb or chicken in a spicy sauce

Etymology: Fr < Berber kuskus < Ar < kaskasa, to grind, pound

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couscous Usage Examples

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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