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单词 phyllo
释义

phyllo

or fi·lo

[ fee-loh ]
/ ˈfi loʊ /
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noun Greek and Middle Eastern Cooking.

flaky, tissue-thin layers of pastry used in baked desserts and appetizers.

Origin of phyllo

1945–50; <Modern Greek phýllo(n) literally, leaf; see phyllo-

Words nearby phyllo

phyll-, phyllary, phyllid, Phyllis, phyllite, phyllo, phylloclade, phyllocladous, phyllode, phyllodium, phyllody

Definition for phyllo (2 of 2)

phyllo-

a combining form meaning “leaf,” used in the formation of compound words: phyllopod.
Also phyll-, -phyll.

Origin of phyllo-

<Greek, combining form of phýllon
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Example sentences from the Web for phyllo

  • Place the stack of phyllo dough sheets on a cutting board and cover it with a slightly damp towel.

    The Barefoot Contessa’s Tasty Trip to Paris|Ina Garten|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
  • Cut the phyllo in half crosswise to make two (7 × 8½-inch) rectangles.

    The Barefoot Contessa’s Tasty Trip to Paris|Ina Garten|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
  • Place one sheet of phyllo on the board, brush it with butter, and sprinkle it with ¾ teaspoon of bread crumbs.

    The Barefoot Contessa’s Tasty Trip to Paris|Ina Garten|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
  • The phyllo cooks until golden, crisp, and flaky, and the cheesy spinach filling is addictive, to say the least.

    What to Eat: Light Greek Meal|Cookstr.com|June 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for phyllo (1 of 2)

phyllo
/ (ˈfɪləʊ) /

noun

a variant of filo

Word Origin for phyllo

C20: from Greek: leaf

British Dictionary definitions for phyllo (2 of 2)

phyllo-

before a vowel phyll-


combining form

leafphyllopod

Word Origin for phyllo-

from Greek phullon leaf
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