Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tajin

/təˈhin/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.44 in modern English

Syllables: tajin
IPA: /təˈhin/

12

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of tajín; a Mexican spice blend consisting chiefly of lime, chili, and salt.

Uncountable

noun

Alternative spelling of tajine.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Garnish with the serrano chili and cilantro. Sprinkle with tajin."
"[…] to a blender and blend everything until smooth. Rim a cold beer glass with tajin. Pour in about 3 ounces of the mix and then 16 ounces of cold lager to combine. Serve cold."
"[…] more tequilas please. […] Jugs of beer came and went at the pub while snacks [were] served, cucumbers with tajin, rolls of jam, shrimp broth, […]"
"[T]he term couscous is applied to the cereal along with a great variety of accompanying tajins (stews) and desserts."
"The specialized restaurants that only serve tajin dishes are one of the essential destinations of Morocco. [...] When at a tajin restaurant in Morocco, relax, unwind, and converse like the locals while waiting for the food to be prepared."

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish tajín.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /təˈhin/

Usage

Inflected Forms

tajins (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce tajin?: The recorded pronunciation is /təˈhin/.
What does tajin mean?: Alternative spelling of tajín; a Mexican spice blend consisting chiefly of lime, chili, and salt.
Where does tajin come from?: Borrowed from Spanish tajín.

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