baklava

noun

: a dessert made of thin pastry, nuts, and honey

Examples of baklava in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There also are a couple of soups, three types of french fries (mmm, garlic fries) — and baklava or a brownie for dessert. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2024 For dessert, opt for New York-style cheesecake, mixed berry compote baklava or honey chocolate mousse. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for baklava 

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Word History

Etymology

Turkish

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baklava was in 1902

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“Baklava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baklava. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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