ptitim

[ ptee-teem ]

noun

1. another word for Israeli couscous.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ptitim¹

First recorded in 2005–10; from Hebrew, plural of ptit “flake”

Example Sentences

Because couscous is not a grain but rather a tiny, round pasta - known as ptitim, or “little crumbles” in Hebrew - it requires much less cooking time.

From Washington Times