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- US Pronunciation
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- [fee-loh]
- /ˈfi loʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fee-loh]
- /ˈfi loʊ/
Definitions of phyllo word
- noun phyllo flaky, tissue-thin layers of pastry used in baked desserts and appetizers. 1
- noun phyllo flaky Greek pastry 1
- noun phyllo dough in very thin sheets which becomes very flaky when baked: used for appetizers, desserts, etc. 0
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Origin of phyllo
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; < Modern Greek phýllo(n) literally, leaf; see phyllo-
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Parts of speech for Phyllo
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
phyllo popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for phyllo
noun phyllo
- croissant — Croissants are small, sweet bread rolls in the shape of a crescent that are eaten for breakfast.
- dainties — of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief.
- danish — Danish is the language spoken in Denmark.
- eclair — a finger-shaped cream puff, filled with whipped cream, custard, or pastry cream, often coated with icing.
- dainty — If you describe a movement, person, or object as dainty, you mean that they are small, delicate, and pretty.
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