Baklava

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbæk.lÉ™.vÉ™/, IPA: /ˈbÉ‘k.lÉ™.vÉ™/, IPA: /bəˈklɑː.vÉ™/

Alternative forms

• baklawa

Origin

From Turkish baklava.

"baklava." Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 2009.

Full definition of baklava

Noun

1. A popular sweet pastry found in many cuisines of the Middle East and the Balkans, made of chopped nuts layered with phyllo pastry.