Hummus

A Middle Eastern spread made from ground chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.

From Arabic ḥummuṣ meaning 'chickpeas,' the main ingredient of the dish. The word entered English in the mid-20th century through increased cultural contact with Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly after World War II. The dish and its name became widely known in English-speaking countries through Middle Eastern immigration and the growing popularity of Mediterranean foods.