Noun: couscous 'koos,koos [N. Amer], 'kûs,kûs [Brit]
- Tiny granules made from rolled and dried semolina flour
"The package of couscous needed five minutes of steaming"
- A spicy dish that originated in northern Africa; consists of couscous steamed with a meat and vegetable stew
"They enjoyed a hearty couscous with lamb and vegetables"
Derived forms: couscouses
Type of: alimentary paste, dish, pasta
Encyclopedia: Couscous