lavash

American  

[luh-vahsh, -vash] / ləˈvɑʃ, -ˈvæʃ /

noun

1. a large, sometimes leavened flatbread, soft when freshly baked and hard like a cracker when dried, common in Armenia, Iran, and other parts of Western and Central Asia.

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Etymology

Origin of lavash

First recorded in 1660–70; from Middle Armenian lawaš, Ottoman Turkish lavāš, from Persian lavāš; further origin uncertain

Example Sentences

While Assadourian went into the family business, Zada became a chef focused on exploring Armenian cuisine, even co-authoring a book on it called “Lavash” in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times

Imagine a piece of lavash — a Middle Eastern flatbread akin to a tortilla — the size of a pillowcase.

From Los Angeles Times

Too bad the accompanying lavash tasted stale.

From Washington Post

Jay and Max host dinners for every exhibition, a Persian barbeque prepared by chef Fabian Arana: koobideh and chicken kabob, grilled vegetables, shirazi salad, sabzi and lots of lavash to scoop it all up, served buffet style with disposable flatware and eaten wherever you can find a seat.

From Los Angeles Times

Potatoes cut thin, flaky lavash, leaves of lettuce, tart quince or a whole fish: Any of these might be laid at the bottom of the pot, under the rice, to crisp.

From New York Times