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halva in Persian

حلوا halvâ

/hɑːlˈvɑː/

halva in Persian: حلوا (halvâ). In English, halva means a confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in South Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Persian words for halva

confection
حلوا halvâ

English meaning of halva

  1. noun A confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in South Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

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Questions about halva in Persian

What is the meaning of halva in Persian?
Halva in Persian is حلوا (halvâ).
معنی halva چیست؟
Halva: حلوا (halvâ).
What does halva mean in English?
Halva means a confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in South Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

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