phyllo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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.

/ˈfiːləʊ/ /ˈfaɪləʊ/ /ˈfiːloʊ / /ˈfaɪloʊ/ en-us-phyllo.ogg

phyllo phyllos fillo filo fyllo

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

-phyllous phyllon

phyllo pastry filo pastry

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