phyllo

See also: phyllo-

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfiːləʊ/, /ˈfaɪləʊ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈfiːloʊ /, /ˈfaɪloʊ/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: (Received Pronunciation) -iːləʊ, (RP) -aɪləʊ, (US) -iːloʊ, (US) -aɪloʊ

Noun

phyllo (countable and uncountable, plural phyllos)

  1. 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.
    Coordinate terms: mille-feuille, puff pastry

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