halva
US /ˈhæl.və/
UK /ˈhæl.və/
1.
a sweet confection made from tahini (sesame paste) or other nut butters, sugar, and sometimes nuts or flavorings, popular in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and parts of Asia.
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She offered me a piece of delicious pistachio halva.
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The bakery specializes in various types of Middle Eastern halva.