phyllo
or fi·lo
flaky, tissue-thin layers of pastry used in baked desserts and appetizers.
Origin of phyllo
1Other definitions for phyllo- (2 of 2)
a combining form meaning “leaf,” used in the formation of compound words: phyllopod.
Origin of phyllo-
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How to use phyllo in a sentence
Place the stack of phyllo dough sheets on a cutting board and cover it with a slightly damp towel.
Cut the phyllo in half crosswise to make two (7 × 8½-inch) rectangles.
Place one sheet of phyllo on the board, brush it with butter, and sprinkle it with ¾ teaspoon of bread crumbs.
The phyllo cooks until golden, crisp, and flaky, and the cheesy spinach filling is addictive, to say the least.
British Dictionary definitions for phyllo (1 of 2)
/ (ˈfɪləʊ) /
a variant of filo
Origin of phyllo
1British Dictionary definitions for phyllo- (2 of 2)
leaf: phyllopod
Origin of phyllo-
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