Harissa

Pronunciation: /həˈrisə/

Definitions of harissa

noun a spicy North African paste made from chili peppers, garlic, olive oil, and spices

Example Sentences

A1 I tried harissa for the first time and I loved it.

A2 Harissa is a spicy paste made from chili peppers, garlic, and spices.

B1 I like to add harissa to my dishes for an extra kick of flavor.

B2 The chef used harissa to marinate the chicken before grilling it.

C1 The homemade harissa sauce had a perfect balance of heat and flavor.

C2 The traditional Tunisian dish was served with a side of harissa for dipping.

Examples of harissa in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a traditional North African dish using a blend of spices, including harissa.

informal I love adding a dollop of harissa to my scrambled eggs for an extra kick of flavor.

slang This harissa sauce is fire - it's got just the right amount of heat!

figurative Her passion for cooking was like a jar of harissa - intense and full of flavor.

Grammatical Forms of harissa

• plural: harissas
• comparative: more harissa
• superlative: most harissa
• present tense: enjoys harissa
• future tense: will have harissa
• perfect tense: has had harissa
• continuous tense: is eating harissa
• singular: harissa
• positive degree: very harissa
• infinitive: to eat harissa
• gerund: enjoying harissa
• participle: harissaed

Origin and Evolution of harissa

First Known Use: 1495 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'harissa' is believed to have originated from the Arabic word 'harasa', which means 'to crush' or 'to pound'. It is used to refer to a spicy paste or condiment.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'harissa' has become widely used in North African and Middle Eastern cuisines, and has gained popularity in other parts of the world as well. It is now commonly associated with a spicy red pepper paste made from a variety of chili peppers, spices, and herbs.