baklava

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Pronunciations

baklava (BAH-kluh-vuh) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A layered dessert of filo dough, nuts, and syrup originating in the Ottoman Empire.

Example Sentences

  • "Baklava is a dessert delicacy served during festive lifecycle events such as wedding receptions, engagement parties, b’nai mitzvahs (Jewish coming of age observances) and brit milah (circumcision) celebrations." (Sephardic Heritage Cookbook: Ottoman, Persian, Moroccan, Egyptian Recipes and More by Sephardic Temple Or Chadash Sisterhood)

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Languages of Origin

  • Ladino
  • Turkish

Etymology

  • T > L baklava

      • Who Uses This

      • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
      • Non-Jews: (words that have spread outside of Jewish networks)

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      baclava, baghlava

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