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pearl couscous

American  
[purl koos-koos] / ˈpɜrl ˈkus kus /

noun

  1. another term for Israeli couscous.


Etymology

Origin of pearl couscous

First recorded in 1995–2000

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Serve it with buttered orzo, maybe, or pearl couscous slicked with olive oil.

From Salon Jun. 30, 2025

If you can’t find fregola, substitute an equal amount of pearl couscous, but cook it for only five minutes before adding the beans, parsley and garlic.

From Washington Times Nov. 16, 2023

If you don’t like the idea of croutons, you could always substitute chickpeas or a hearty grain, such as pearl couscous, bulgur, buckwheat or fonio.

From Seattle Times Nov. 8, 2021

The best of the deep blue sea features creamy octopus in a salad with potato coins, shaved onions and pearl couscous.

From Washington Post Dec. 20, 2016

Pork buns and seared scallops over pearl couscous at the new upscale restaurant Cin Cin by the Sea in St. James.

From New York Times Dec. 8, 2011

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