Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun hummus

1 sense of hummus

Sense 1
hummus, humus, hommos, hoummos, humous -- (a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East)
       => spread, paste -- (a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes)