phyl·lo also fi·lo (f  l , f -)n. A pastry dough layered in very thin sheets that become flaky when baked, used especially in Greek and Middle Eastern dishes. [Modern Greek phullon, from Greek, leaf; see phyllo-.] |
phyllo [ˈfɪləʊ]
n
(Cookery) a variant of filo
[from Greek: leaf]
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| Noun | 1. | phyllo - tissue thin sheets of pastry used especially in Greek dishes pate feuillete, puff paste - dough used for very light flaky rich pastries |
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