filo

/ˈfaɪloʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of pastry dough made from flour, water, and oil, used in baking

“She used filo to make a delicious spanakopita for dinner.”

2. verb

to layer or fill with filo dough, especially in preparing dishes like baklava

“To make the baklava, filo the dough into the baking pan.”

Synonyms

  • laminated dough
  • phyllo
  • strudel

Antonyms

  • homogeneous
  • solid