tɑːˈhiːn, tɑːˈhɪn, tɑːˈhɪn

Definitions

1. noun

A ground paste or sauce made from ground sesame seeds, often used in Middle Eastern cuisine.

“She spread a layer of tahin on the flatbread before adding the vegetables.”

2. verb

To grind or pound into a fine paste, typically to make tahin.

“The cook had to tahin the sesame seeds to get the right consistency for the sauce.”