phyllo
noun
phyl·lo ˈfē-(ˌ)lō 
ˈfī-
ˈfī- variants or less commonly filo or fillo
: extremely thin dough that is layered to produce a flaky pastry
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Whatever the recipe, the primary concern is to protect your phyllo from desiccation. 
Charlotte Druckman, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Chicken and couscous salad are tucked inside warm phyllo dough to create these mini appetizers in cups. Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 Her traditional Greek recipes—available on page 104 of the July 1984 issue—like Fasolia Salad and phyllo pastries were Fourth of July staples the neighbors looked forward to each year. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2022 As a lighter, better-for-you alternative to puff pastry or other pie doughs, this recipe, also from Ellie Krieger, features phyllo dough, which results in a shatteringly crisp, flaky exterior. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 May 2022 Then, bake the phyllo on its own for 10 minutes at 350°. Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2022 Flaky phyllo dough, sweet orange blossom syrup, and a nutty pistachio filling combine to make an unforgettable dessert. Janae Mckenzie, Glamour, 5 May 2022 Spanakopita is one of the most well-known, featuring a spinach and feta filling inside flaky phyllo dough, but there's also its cousin hortopita, made with wild greens; tiropita, a savory cheese pie; and maridopita, a fish pie. Casey Barber, CNN, 14 Mar. 2022 Check the freezer aisle next to the puff pastry cups and phyllo dough. Washington Post, 6 July 2021 See More
Charlotte Druckman, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Chicken and couscous salad are tucked inside warm phyllo dough to create these mini appetizers in cups. Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 Her traditional Greek recipes—available on page 104 of the July 1984 issue—like Fasolia Salad and phyllo pastries were Fourth of July staples the neighbors looked forward to each year. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2022 As a lighter, better-for-you alternative to puff pastry or other pie doughs, this recipe, also from Ellie Krieger, features phyllo dough, which results in a shatteringly crisp, flaky exterior. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 May 2022 Then, bake the phyllo on its own for 10 minutes at 350°. Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2022 Flaky phyllo dough, sweet orange blossom syrup, and a nutty pistachio filling combine to make an unforgettable dessert. Janae Mckenzie, Glamour, 5 May 2022 Spanakopita is one of the most well-known, featuring a spinach and feta filling inside flaky phyllo dough, but there's also its cousin hortopita, made with wild greens; tiropita, a savory cheese pie; and maridopita, a fish pie. Casey Barber, CNN, 14 Mar. 2022 Check the freezer aisle next to the puff pastry cups and phyllo dough. Washington Post, 6 July 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Modern Greek, sheet of pastry dough, literally, leaf, from Greek phyllon
First Known Use
1950, in the meaning defined above