Filo is a feminine noun borrowed from Spanish and Italian, referring to a type of pastry wrapper or filing material in various cuisines; in English it may describe filo dough or a dish prepared with it. In Greek, the word filo (phyllo) relates to “leaf” or “leaflike.” The term is used in culinary contexts, often with adjectives like “thin” or “crispy,” and appears in recipes and food writing.
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