filo

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fi·​lo

variants or less commonly fillo

less common spellings of phyllo

: extremely thin dough that is layered to produce a flaky pastry

filo-

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combining form

see fili-

phyllo

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noun

phyl·​lo ˈfē-(ˌ)lō  ˈfī- 

variants or less commonly filo or fillo

: extremely thin dough that is layered to produce a flaky pastry

Examples of filo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

For dessert, Patrick Mulvaney made a pistachio custard on a base of shredded phyllo, served with blackberries. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026

Each ingredient is store-bought; simply assemble the flaky phyllo dough shells, creamy Brie cheese, tasted pecans, sweet and spicy pepper jelly, fresh parsley, and serve. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026

Indulge in these authentic baklava pastries made with layers of golden, flaky phyllo dough. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026

This classic Southern appetizer gets a Midwestern twist with frozen phyllo dough surrounding feta and fresh parsley. —Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Modern Greek, sheet of pastry dough, literally, leaf, from Greek phyllon

First Known Use

Noun

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for filo

• chilo