baklava

noun

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

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The premium cruise line also supports local businesses when buying baklava in Turkey, cold cuts in Greece, cheeses in Quebec and beer in Alaska, among other provincial provisions. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026 Baklawa is the Lebanese version of the Greek baklava—a bit lighter and crispier, and sweetened with floral or citrus notes rather than honey. Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026 Their laminated pastries were filled with chocolate and pistachio cream, and baklava was drenched in local honey. Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 New to this location will be a dessert program with a Mediterranean-style ice cream in pistachio, walnut and chocolate flavors with layers of baklava. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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