phyllo

Etymology

From Greek φύλλο (fýllo, “leaf”). Doublet of phyllon, distantly also with foil, folio, and folium.

noun

  1. A type of dough, originating in Mediterranean cuisine, that is used in thin layers to make pastries (such as baklava and apple strudel) and pies and becomes very flaky when cooked.

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