noun
- A spicy North African sausage made with lamb or beef, typically flavored with harissa and other spices.
Usage: Also spelled 'merguez' or 'mergez'; common in Moroccan, Algerian, and Tunisian cuisine; increasingly popular in North American restaurants and markets.
Examples
- We grilled merguez sausages at the summer barbecue.
- The restaurant serves merguez with couscous and vegetables.
- She bought merguez from the butcher to make a traditional North African dish.
- Merguez is known for its bold, spicy flavor from harissa.
- The food truck specializes in merguez sandwiches with caramelized onions.