Meaning & use
Philo
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A variant spelling of "phyllo" (or "filo"), the paper-thin pastry dough used in dishes such as baklava and spanakopita.
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She layered sheets of philo dough with melted butter to make the pastry.
The recipe calls for a dozen sheets of philo brushed lightly with oil.
A note on using this word
"Philo" comes from the Greek phyllon, meaning "leaf," referring to the pastry's thin, leaf-like layers.
Words with a similar meaning
phyllofilo
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