baklava
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bak·la·va
\ˈbä-klə-ˌvä, ˌbä-klə-ˈvä\
Definition of baklava
: a dessert made of thin pastry, nuts, and honey
Origin and Etymology of baklava
Turkish
First Known Use: 1653
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