Definition: a dip or spread made from chickpeas. It is used most frequently alongside pita chips, vegetables, and bread, though it can be used in a variety of appetizers. Hummus can vary greatly in flavor depending on what ingredients are added to it. [lin url=http://mideastfood.about.com/od/middleeasternfood101/a/hummus101.htm]Hummus Recipes[/link]
Pronunciation: hum-us
Also Known As: hommos
