Meaning of the word baklava in English

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baklava

US /ˌbɑːk.lə.ˈvɑː/
UK /ˈbæk.lə.vɑː/
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Noun

a dessert originating in the Middle East, made of phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts and soaked in honey or syrup

Example:
She served delicious baklava after dinner.
The recipe for baklava often includes pistachios or walnuts.