phyllo
See also: phyllo-
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Greek φύλλο (fýllo, “leaf”). Doublet of phyllon, distantly also with foil, folio, and folium.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (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
[edit]phyllo (countable and uncountable, plural phyllos)
- 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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[edit]type of dough
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- en:Cakes and pastries