baklava

noun

: a dessert made of thin pastry, nuts, and honey

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The expansive buffet will feature a selection of traditional Mediterranean dishes like Greek salad, spanakopita, gyros, souvlaki, moussaka, baklava and more. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025 Diners can choose from two desserts — baklava and Dubai chocolate, both made in house. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025 Desserts include baklava and kunafa (baked cheese topped with crunchy thread-like pastry). Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025 Other delicacies included falafel, gyros, spanakopita, hummus and desserts like baklava and butter cookies. Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for baklava

Word History

Etymology

Turkish

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baklava was in 1902

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“Baklava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baklava. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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