Baklawa

/bɑkˈlɑwə/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling or variant of baklava, a sweet pastry dessert layered with phyllo dough, nuts, and honey.

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'baklava' from Turkish, representing different transliterations from Turkish 'baklava' into English and other languages.

Kelly Says

Different countries spell this treat differently—'baklava' in Turkish, 'baklawa' in Arabic, 'baglava' in some regions—showing how food words travel and change as they cross borders!

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