phyllo

noun
/ˈfiːləʊ/UK/ˈfiːloʊ /US

Etymology

From Greek φύλλο (fýllo, “leaf”). Doublet of phyllon, distantly also with foil, folio, and folium.

  1. borrowed from φύλλο

Definitions

  1. A type of dough, originating in Mediterranean cuisine, that is used in thin layers to…

    A type of dough, originating in Mediterranean cuisine, that is used in thin layers to make pastries (such as baklava and apple strudel) and pies and becomes very flaky when cooked.

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