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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HARISSA

From Arabic.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HARISSA

harissa  [həˈrɪsə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HARISSA

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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Harissa is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HARISSA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

harissa

Harissa

Harissa is a Maghrebian hot Chili pepper paste whose main ingredients are roasted red peppers, serrano peppers and other hot chili peppers and spices and herbs such as garlic paste, coriander seed, or caraway as well as some vegetable or olive oil for preservation. It is most closely associated with Tunisia, Libya and Algeria[1] but recently also making inroads into Morocco according to Moroccan food expert Paula Wolfert.[2] As with the European cuisine, chili peppers were imported into the Maghrebian cuisine via the Columbian Exchange,[1] presumably during the Spanish occupation of Tunisia between 1535 and 1574.[3] Harissa can also be found in countries with a strong Arab presence such as France or Germany. Recipes for harissa vary according to the household and region. Variations can include the addition of cumin, red peppers, garlic, coriander, and lemon juice. In Saharan regions, harissa can have a smoky flavor.[citation needed] Prepared harissa is also sold in jars, cans, bottles, tubes, plastic bags and other containers.

Definition of harissa in the English dictionary

The definition of harissa in the dictionary is a hot paste or sauce made from chilli peppers, tomatoes, spices, and olive oil, often served with couscous.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HARISSA


acer
ˈeɪsə
artificer
ɑːˈtɪfɪsə
cerveza
səˈveɪsə
chaser
ˈtʃeɪsə
crissa
ˈkrɪsə
disa
ˈdaɪsə
effacer
ˈɛfˈeɪsə
enticer
ɪnˈtaɪsə
Larisa
ləˈrɪsə
Larissa
ləˈrɪsə
mesa
ˈmeɪsə
Nysa
ˈnɪsə
Odisha
əˈdɪsə
officer
ˈɒfɪsə
Orissa
ɒˈrɪsə
racer
ˈreɪsə
spacer
ˈspeɪsə
spicer
ˈspaɪsə
tracer
ˈtreɪsə
vibrissa
vaɪˈbrɪsə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HARISSA

hari-kari
hariana
haricot
haricot bean
harigalds
Harijan
Haringey
hariolate
hariolation
harira
harish
Harishchandra
hark
hark back
harken
harkener
harl
Harlech
Harlem
harlequin

WORDS THAT END LIKE HARISSA

abscissa
Barbarossa
contessa
Eivissa
fideicommissa
fossa
Kassa
Lassa
mantissa
Masinissa
Massa
Massinissa
nyssa
Odessa
Operation Barbarossa
ossa
Saragossa
sessa
Terrassa
vanessa

Synonyms and antonyms of harissa in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «harissa» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HARISSA

Find out the translation of harissa to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

HARISSA
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

harissa
570 millions of speakers

English

harissa
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

harissa
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الهريسة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Ариса
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

harissa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

harissa
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

harissa
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Harissa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Harissa
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハリッサ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

harissa
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Harissa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

harissa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

harissa
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Harissa
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

harissa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

harissa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Harissa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Аріса
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

harissa
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

harissa
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Harissa
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

harissa
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

harissa
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of harissa

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HARISSA»

The term «harissa» is regularly used and occupies the 71.347 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HARISSA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about harissa

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HARISSA»

Discover the use of harissa in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to harissa and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Armenian Food: Fact, Fiction & Folklore
Harissa is a thick porridge made from korkot (dried or roasted cracked wheat) and fat-rich meat, usually chicken or lamb. Herbs were substituted for meat in harissa when Armenian religious days required fasting and penance. It is slowly  ...
Irina Petrosian, David Underwood, 2006
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Vegetarian Times
The Berbers gave both cultures couscous, but in Tunisia the grain is highly seasoned rather than steamed plain, and often spiked with harissa, a fiery-hot paste-like condiment. In Tunisia, it's also customary to mix harissa with olive oil and ...
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Memorable Recipes: To Share with Family and Friends
GRIllED SCAlloPS wITh RED PEPPER-hARISSA CoulIS This is an elegant way to start off a meal—fat, succulent scallops grilled and served with a silky sauce embellished with harissa, a North African chile sauce. Look for harissa in specialty ...
Renee Behnke, 2009
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Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook's Essential Companion
TUNA BURGERS WITH HARISSA MAYONNAISE Tuna burgers deliver all the juicy satisfaction and richness of a hamburger. (The photo is on page 196.) You do need to dice the tuna by hand; a food processor or grinder is going to make glue.
Rick Moonen, Roy Finamore, 2008
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The Flexitarian Table: Inspired, Flexible Meals for ...
SERVES 2 Harissa is a spicy North African condiment that is simple to make at home and far better than the canned version sold in Middle Eastern stores. Toasting and then grinding the whole spices allows their aromas to bloom. When the ...
Peter Berley, 2014
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Making It: Radical Home Ec for a Post-Consumer World
In our house, harissa is the hot sauce we reach for the most. It goes on eggs, into stews, over tacos, even on chips. Harissa is a hot pepper condiment native to North Africa and most often associated with Moroccan cuisine. The recipe varies  ...
Kelly Coyne, Knutzen Erik, 2011
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Feast: Generous Vegetarian Meals for Any Eater and Every ...
LENTIL-CHICKPEA BURGERS WITH HARISSA YOGURT A common complaint about veggie burgers is that they either fall apart or they are flavor- less. Using legumes cooked with good flavor, such as leftovers from the lentils from the winter ...
Sarah Copeland, 2013
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Chuck and Blanche Johnson's Savor Michigan Cookbook: ...
Fire. Roasted. Mussels. with. Harissa. Sauce. P. San Chez Bistro owner and president, Dan Gendler writes, "Chef Casey and I had a dish similar to this in Chicago at a Moroccan restaurant. We wanted to make it quicker and easier to make ...
Chuck Johnson, Blanche Johnson, 2007
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Mediterranean Harvest: Vegetarian Recipes from the World's ...
1 to 2 teaspoons harissa (to taste) 1 package (10 ounces) frozen baby lima beans % cup acini di pepe or large couscous 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Lemon or lime wedges 1. Tie half the cilantro sprigs into a bundle and chop the rest.
Martha Rose Shulman, 2007
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Brown Sugar Kitchen: Recipes and Stories from Everyone's ...
GREEN. HARISSA. POTATO. GRATIN. CHILE–. There was a point in my career when I became obsessed with North African flavors. It began while I was living in France when I made an Algerian friend who made couscous from scratch. Later I  ...
Tanya Holland, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HARISSA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term harissa is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hot Foods For Hot Days: 2 Spicy Summer Recipes
Resident chef Kathy Gunst brought in a couple of dishes for Jeremy to try: her take on sesame noodles and a grilled eggplant with harissa and ... «South Carolina ETV Radio, Jul 15»
2
REVIEW: Cava Mezze opens newest location in Harbor East - WMAR
We started our meal with a basket of sesame bread with olive oil and harissa to dip it in. Harissa is a Tunsinian red chili pepper paste. This was ... «ABC2 News, Jul 15»
3
Iftars of the day: Leopold's of London and Al Nafoorah | The National
Start with a choice of crispy calamari with courgette and harissa mayonnaise or chicken and spring-onion pakora salad; go on to sumac-rubbed ... «The National, Jul 15»
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DINER | Beautiful New Cafe "The Birds & The Beets" - Scout Magazine
For lunch, we can expect things like albacore tuna salad with egg and avocado yogurt; lamb leg sandwiches with mint apple jelly, harissa ... «Scout Magazine, Jul 15»
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Spiced Chickpeas and Haricots Verts on Grilled Bread - Daily Herald
Homemade or store-bought harissa. Extra-virgin olive oil. Place the dried chickpeas in a bowl; cover with water by an inch or two. Let them soak ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
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Joanna Sable says the Food Dudes find another success at …
Next up was the Chopped Salad; this is Adam's daily eat, and I can see why - local veggies galore, crispy Harissa chickpeas, jalapeno feta and ... «insideTORONTO.com, Jul 15»
7
Polished Carpe Diem rises from the ruins - Napa Valley Register
... ostrich burger with brie, cherry and caramelized onion compote served with truffle fries to the chef's harissa claypot, featuring harissa crusted ... «Napa Valley Register, Jul 15»
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Belgian Newcomer La Moule Drops New Menu Details, Kitchen …
... cilantro, mint, harissa), a Diavola (garlic, tomato sauce, chillies, salami, oregano), and even a Chicago version with kielbasa, sport peppers, ... «Eater PDX, Jul 15»
9
Glenmorangie Scotch dinner at Strada | Mountain Xpress
Paired with a powerful mole-drenched pork shank, harissa romesco and a plantain foam, it goes down quite easy. The host is Rachael Ewing, ... «Mountain Xpress, Jul 15»
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Harissa Chicken with Carrots and Mint Couscous
Cut three 1cm deep slits across the top of each piece of chicken. Combine yoghurt, harissa and honey in a bowl. Add chicken. Rub evenly to ... «New Idea, Jul 15»

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