phyllo
See also: phyllo-
English
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editFrom Greek φύλλο (fýllo, “leaf”). Doublet of phyllon, distantly also with foil, folio, and folium.
Pronunciation
edit- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfiːləʊ/, /ˈfaɪləʊ/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈfiːloʊ /, /ˈfaɪloʊ/
Audio (US): (file) - Rhymes: (Received Pronunciation) -iːləʊ, (RP) -aɪləʊ, (US) -iːloʊ, (US) -aɪloʊ
Noun
editphyllo (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
Derived terms
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editTranslations
edittype of dough
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- Rhymes:English/iːləʊ
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- Rhymes:English/iːloʊ
- Rhymes:English/iːloʊ/2 syllables
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- Rhymes:English/aɪloʊ/2 syllables
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- en:Cakes and pastries