halva
Noun
Meaning
halva (countable and uncountable, plural halvas)
A confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in South Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
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Examples
Badam halva is a sweet made from almonds with added coloring.
Xalwo ( halva ) is a popular confection reserved for special festive occasions, such as Eid celebrations or wedding receptions.
He believes the word “halva” (as well as the dish itself) is Persian or Arabic in origin and simply means a sweet, semisolid fudge that can be made from practically anything.
That halva, those dates…the hummus!