baklava

noun

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

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Federal cuts put the sales of sweet, flaky baklava and other Mediterranean foods at risk in Connecticut. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026 The shawarma, falafel wraps and baklava at Jersey Kebab are great, but many of its patrons are also there these days for a side of protest. Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026 Their signature baklava flavor features giant chunks of the traditional Greek dessert. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025 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 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 26 Feb. 2026.

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