halwa

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A form of halva — 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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Meanings

nounhalwa (countable and uncountable, plural halwas)

plural halwas

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of halva.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “halwa,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/halwa.

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