Baklava: meaning, definitions and examples

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baklava

 

[ bรฆklษ™หˆvษ‘ห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dessert pastry

Baklava is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey or syrup. It is a traditional dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries. The combination of flaky pastry and sweet filling makes it a popular treat.

Synonyms

confection, sweet pastry

Examples of usage

  • I love having baklava with my coffee.
  • She made a delicious baklava for the holiday dinner.
  • Baklava is often served at weddings and special occasions.
  • You can find baklava in many Mediterranean restaurants.

Translations

Translations of the word "baklava" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baklava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค•เคฒเคพเคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Baklava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ baklava

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะบะปะฐะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ baklawa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒดใ‚ก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baklava

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baklava

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baklava

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”ํด๋ผ๋ฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู‚ู„ูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baklava

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ baklava

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทดๅ…‹ๆ‹‰็“ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ baklava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ baklava

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะบะปะฐะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒฅแƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baxlava

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ baklava

Etymology

The word 'baklava' is thought to have originated from the Arabic word 'baqlawa,' which refers to a dessert filled with nuts and honey. The origins of baklava are somewhat debated, with some historians suggesting that it can be traced back to ancient Assyria, where layers of bread and nuts were baked together and sweetened with honey. The pastry was then popularized during the Ottoman Empire, where it evolved to include multiple layers of filo dough. Over the centuries, baklava has become a staple in various cuisines across the Middle East, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean region. Each culture has its unique take on the recipe, incorporating local nuts and sweeteners. Today, baklava represents a rich cultural heritage and is enjoyed worldwide as a symbol of hospitality and celebration.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,397, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.