phyllo

or fi·lo

[ fee-loh ]

/ ˈfi loʊ /

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noun Greek and Middle Eastern Cooking.

flaky, tissue-thin layers of pastry used in baked desserts and appetizers.

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Origin of phyllo

1945–50; <Modern Greek phýllo(n) literally, leaf; see phyllo-

Words nearby phyllo

phyll-, phyllary, phyllid, Phyllis, phyllite, phyllo, phylloclade, phyllocladous, phyllode, phyllodium, phyllody

Other definitions for phyllo (2 of 2)

phyllo-

a combining form meaning “leaf,” used in the formation of compound words: phyllopod.

Also phyll-, -phyll.

Origin of phyllo-

<Greek, combining form of phýllon

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How to use phyllo in a sentence

Pick up the first three or four sheets of phyllo in a stack and lay them, oil side up, in the pan, allowing one narrow end to cover the bottom of the pan and the other end to climb up the side of the pie plate and hang over the edge.
Customize this crispy, cheesy spinach pie any way you like it|Daniela Galarza|April 22, 2021|Washington Post
Working quickly, gently brush the top sheet of phyllo with some of the oil.
Customize this crispy, cheesy spinach pie any way you like it|Daniela Galarza|April 22, 2021|Washington Post
If you don’t have phyllo, or are gluten-free, you could certainly bake the filling in a greased pie dish and serve it like a crustless quiche instead.
Customize this crispy, cheesy spinach pie any way you like it|Daniela Galarza|April 22, 2021|Washington Post
Take a more layered approach by adding phyllo dough to your kitchen staplesIf you’re not used to having phyllo on hand, you should to consider it.
Wrap leftover roasted root vegetables in phyllo for a quick, crispy galette|Ann Maloney|January 12, 2021|Washington Post

Lay one sheet of phyllo on the pan and place each additional sheet on top at different angles to create a starlike shape.
Wrap leftover roasted root vegetables in phyllo for a quick, crispy galette|Ann Maloney|January 12, 2021|Washington Post
Place the stack of phyllo dough sheets on a cutting board and cover it with a slightly damp towel.
The Barefoot Contessa’s Tasty Trip to Paris|Ina Garten|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cut the phyllo in half crosswise to make two (7 × 8½-inch) rectangles.
The Barefoot Contessa’s Tasty Trip to Paris|Ina Garten|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Place one sheet of phyllo on the board, brush it with butter, and sprinkle it with ¾ teaspoon of bread crumbs.
The Barefoot Contessa’s Tasty Trip to Paris|Ina Garten|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The phyllo cooks until golden, crisp, and flaky, and the cheesy spinach filling is addictive, to say the least.
What to Eat: Light Greek Meal|Cookstr.com|June 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for phyllo (1 of 2)

phyllo

/ (ˈfɪləʊ) /

noun

a variant of filo

Word Origin for phyllo

C20: from Greek: leaf

British Dictionary definitions for phyllo (2 of 2)

phyllo-

before a vowel phyll-

combining form

leafphyllopod

Word Origin for phyllo-

from Greek phullon leaf

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phyllo

or fi·lo

Origin of phyllo

Words nearby phyllo

Other definitions for phyllo (2 of 2)

Origin of phyllo-

Words related to phyllo

How to use phyllo in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for phyllo (1 of 2)

Word Origin for phyllo

British Dictionary definitions for phyllo (2 of 2)

before a vowel phyll-

Word Origin for phyllo-