bastilla
Definitions
n. Moroccan savory layered pies, often with meat.
Example Sentences
"Many times I make bastilla for Sukkot dinner parties since the presentation is so dramatic." (Sephardic Heritage Cookbook: Ottoman, Persian, Moroccan, Egyptian Recipes and More by Sephardic Temple Or Chadash Sisterhood)
Languages of Origin
- Spanish
Who Uses This
- North African: Jews with ancestry in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, or Egypt
Regions
- North America
Dictionaries
- None
Alternative Spellings
bastila, pastilla, pasti'la
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