phyllo
UK/ˈfiːləʊ//ˈfiːloʊ /
phyllo noun: 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.
Noun
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.
phyllo meaning in Arabic
phyllo in Arabic
- type of dough
- دَيُول dayūl
Forms of phyllo
| plural | phyllos |
|---|---|
| alternative form | fillo |
| alternative form | filo |
| alternative form | fyllo |
Origin of phyllo
From Greek φύλλο (fýllo, “leaf”). Doublet of phyllon, distantly also with foil, folio, and folium.
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Phrases with phyllo
Questions about phyllo
- What does phyllo mean?
- Phyllo means 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.
- What is phyllo in Arabic?
- Phyllo in Arabic is دَيُول (dayūl). See Phyllo meaning in Arabic.
- What part of speech is phyllo?
- Phyllo is a noun.
- How do you pronounce phyllo?
- Phyllo is pronounced /ˈfiːləʊ/ (UK).
- What is the plural of phyllo?
- The plural of phyllo is phyllos.
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