Phyllo (noun)

A type of pastry dough made from flour, water, and oil, used in many Greek and Middle Eastern dishes, especially baklava, and often rolled out very thinly and layered with fillings.

Origin:

Phyllo is derived from the greek word "phullon" meaning leaf, it was first recorded in english in the 20th century.

Examples:

1. The baklava was made with layers of buttery phyllo dough and a sweet nut filling.
2. The phyllo dough is traditionally used to make savory and sweet dishes.
3. The phyllo cups were filled with a mixture of cheese and spinach.
4. The phyllo pastry can be brittle and must be handled with care.
5. The phyllo dough was brushed with butter before it was rolled and baked.