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halvah
hal·vah [ hl v, hl v ] or hal·va [ hl v, hl v ]


noun 
Definition:
 
SW Asian confection: a confection made from crushed sesame seeds and honey with various flavorings, originally from Southwest Asia
[Mid-17th century. Via Turkish< Arabic ḣalwā]
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