Meaning & use
Halva
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A dense, sweet confection made from crushed sesame seeds or other nut or seed pastes bound with sugar syrup.
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She brought a tray of pistachio halva to the party.
The bakery's halva is flavored with rosewater and pistachios.
A note on using this word
The word comes from Arabic 'halwa,' meaning 'sweet,' and variations of the dessert are found across the Middle East, South Asia, and the Balkans.
Words with a similar meaning
halvah
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