baklava

/bækˈlɑːvə/

Definitions

1. noun

A sweet pastry dessert made of layers of phyllo dough and filled with nuts, typically walnuts or pistachios, and often sweetened with honey or sugar.

“The family enjoyed a plate of warm baklava after dinner.”

Synonyms

  • cake
  • pastry
  • tart

Antonyms

  • bitter
  • sour