halvah
/ˈhɑlvə/
noun
- A sweet, dense confection made from sesame seeds (or other nut/seed butters) and sugar or honey, often with added flavors like vanilla or chocolate.
- The bakery sells several flavors of halvah, including pistachio and cocoa.
- My grandmother always brings a block of halvah from the Middle Eastern market for dessert.
- Halvah is crumbly and rich, perfect for eating with a cup of strong coffee.
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