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Definition of baklava

baklava

/ˌbɑːkləˈvɑː/
bak · la · va
Plural:baklavas
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• noun

1

A rich, sweet dessert pastry made of thin layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with a syrup or honey, popular in Middle Eastern, Turkish, Greek, and Balkan cuisines.

Example

"We ordered a slice of warm pistachio baklava to share alongside our traditional coffee."

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• Rhymes for baklava

• Nearby Words

baked potato
baker
bakersfield
baklava
bakoy
bakoye
baku

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish بقلاوه (baklava). The ultimate origin is debated, with theories suggesting a Turkic, Mongolian, or Persian source.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baklava. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baklava
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