PHYLLO

phyllo

(noun) tissue thin sheets of pastry used especially in Greek dishes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

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.

Coordinate terms: mille-feuille, puff pastry

Source: Wiktionary


Phyl"lo-.

Definition: A combining form from Gr. a leaf; as, phyllopod, phyllotaxy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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