couscous
noun/ˈkuːskuːs/
Frequency rank: #18,657 most common English word
Meaning
A North African dish made from steamed semolina grains, often served with meat or vegetables.
Example sentence
She prepared couscous with roasted vegetables for the dinner party.
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