tzatziki

[tsah-tsee-kee]

noun

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

tzatziki

/ tsætˈsɪkɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tzatziki¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tzatziki¹

C20: from Modern Greek

Example Sentences

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.

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

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

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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.

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

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