phyl·lo

[fee-loh]
noun Greek and Middle Eastern Cookery.
flaky, tissue-thin layers of pastry used in baked desserts and appetizers.
Also, filo.


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

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phyllo-

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


Origin:
< Greek, combining form of phýllon

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phyllo (ˈfɪləʊ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a variant of filo
 
[C20: from Greek: leaf]

phyllo- or (before a vowel) phyll-
 
combining form
leaf: phyllopod
 
[from Greek phullon leaf]
 
phyll- or (before a vowel) phyll-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek phullon leaf]

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Example sentences
And the salty little rolls of phyllo-wrapped feta cheese are crunchy and delicious enough to disappear in two bites.
Place a shrimp at the corner of each square of phyllo.
Small phyllo bites of warm, savory caramelized flavors serve as an
  accompaniment for this starter.
Remove phyllo dough sheets from package and cover with a damp clean towel.
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