baklava
noun
bak·la·va
ˈbä-klə-ˌvä 
ˌbä-klə-ˈvä
ˌbä-klə-ˈvä
: a dessert made of thin pastry, nuts, and honey
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The huge dessert spread includes classics like baklava, fruit cakes and cakes.
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Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Gyros, kebabs, baklava and spanakopita would arrive in red baskets lined with wax paper and a side of fries.
—Charlie Kolodziej, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Three of the top five hotels are in Istanbul, including Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul (No. 3), known for its crisp white rooms, gorgeous hamam, and perks like an on-site baklava butler.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
El Turco Express: From the creators of the Michelin Bib Gourmand El Turco in Upper Buena Vista, this spot will serve kebabs, hummus, baklava and other Turkish specialties.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
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Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Gyros, kebabs, baklava and spanakopita would arrive in red baskets lined with wax paper and a side of fries.
—Charlie Kolodziej, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Three of the top five hotels are in Istanbul, including Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul (No. 3), known for its crisp white rooms, gorgeous hamam, and perks like an on-site baklava butler.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
El Turco Express: From the creators of the Michelin Bib Gourmand El Turco in Upper Buena Vista, this spot will serve kebabs, hummus, baklava and other Turkish specialties.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for baklava
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“Baklava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baklava. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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