Definitions

1. noun

A sweet confection made from ground sesame seeds, often served as a dessert.

“She served halva with a cup of coffee to her guests.”

2. noun

A type of Middle Eastern or South Asian sweet or dessert made from various ingredients.

“The halva shop in the market offered a wide variety of traditional sweets.”

3. verb

To shape or form something into the shape of halva.

“The confectioner halved the mixture to form two pieces of halva.”