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phyllo Definition

phyllo (fē′lō, fī′-)

noun

dough in very thin sheets which becomes very flaky when baked: used for appetizers, desserts, etc.

Etymology: < ModGr phyllon, thin sheet < Gr: see phyllo-

phyllo Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

dough: Place a sheet of phyllo dough on a clean work surface.

Browse dictionary entries near phyllo

  1. ‹ phyllite
  2. ‹ Phyllis
  3. ‹ -phyll
  4. ‹ phyletic
  5. ‹ phyle
  6. ‹ phylactery
  7. ‹ phyla
  8. ‹ Phyfe
  9. ‹ phycology
  10. ‹ -phyceous
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