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tzatziki

American  
[tsah-tsee-kee] / tsɑˈtsi ki /

noun

  1. a condiment or dip consisting of yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and usually mint.


tzatziki British  
/ tsætˈsɪkɪ /

noun

  1. a Greek dip made from yogurt, chopped cucumber, and mint

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Etymology

Origin of tzatziki

1960–65; < Modern Greek tzatzíki from Turkish cacık, of uncertain origin

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We watch as a party scene involving limbo dancing, is filmed from every angle, as Bryn downs shots and Nessa gives Smithy a lesson in how to eat the Greek yogurt dish, tzatziki.

From BBC

We could be having rabbit wonton, or maybe a lamp chop with tzatziki.

From Seattle Times

Place the tomato and lemon wedges on the platter and serve with the tzatziki.

From Washington Times

Most kebab platters range around $14-$16 and come with a copious amount of basmati rice, along with pita bread, charred jalapeño peppers, tzatziki sauce and a Greek salad.

From Seattle Times

Each kebab platter comes with a copious amount of basmati rice along with pita bread, tzatziki sauce and a Greek salad.

From Seattle Times