phyllo

noun phyl·lo \ˈfē-(ˌ)lō, ˈfī-\

: very thin dough that is used in pastries

Full Definition of PHYLLO

: extremely thin dough that is layered to produce a flaky pastry

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phyl·lo also filo or fil·lo \ˈfē-(ˌ)lō, ˈfī-\

Modern Greek, sheet of pastry dough, literally, leaf, from Greek phyllon

First Known Use: 1950

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