baklava

noun

bak·​la·​va ˈbä-klə-ˌvä How to pronounce baklava (audio) ˌbä-klə-ˈvä How to pronounce baklava (audio)
: a dessert made of thin pastry, nuts, and honey

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And do not skip the baklava cheesecake. — Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026 Poniros uses his grandfather's chili recipe, and still makes the baklava. — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 20 June 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, 16 June 2026 After selling baklava at the Stock Show, the Unlus rented their first resraurant space in a small Eighth Avenue food hall. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 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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