Definitions

1. noun

a traditional North African dish of small particles of bread, typically made from crushed durum wheat semolina, and usually served with vegetables and meat

“We had a delicious couscous at the Moroccan restaurant last night.”

2. noun

the grains of semolina used to make couscous

“The couscous was well-cooked and fluffy.”

3. verb

to cook couscous, typically by steaming

“She couscoussed the grains for about 10 minutes.”