halvah
noun
a sweet, candylike confection of Turkish origin, consisting chiefly of ground sesame seeds and honey.
halva
-
a variation of
halvah.
Example Sentences
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The GHF has said these boxes also contain some ready-to-eat food, like halva bars - a popular snack made from blending tahini or sesame paste and sugar.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025
Tahini and oat milk are the keys to the halva flavor, while almond milk is blended with extra virgin olive oil in the satsuma ice cream.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
As Food52 editors note, the taste is "reminiscent of Mediterranean sesame halva," which is to say sugary enough to pass as dessert but healthy-ish enough to be an afternoon snack.
From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2022
And that is what led me to the shredded halva.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 13, 2020
The most adventurous housewife in the locality had never heard of halva, but Mr. Scarrick was apparently able to produce the best Smyrna variety of it without a moment’s hesitation.
From The Toys of Peace, and other papers by Saki
