tahini/tɑːˈhiː.ni/EtymologyFrom Arabic طَحِينَة (ṭaḥīna), from the root ط ح ن (ṭ-ḥ-n) related to grinding. Final -i most probably from North Levantine dialects or from Greek ταχίνι (tachíni).tahini means A paste made from ground sesame seeds, and used to make hummus, baba ganoush etc. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.nounA paste made from ground sesame seeds, and used to make hummus, baba ganoush etc.