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Definition of galaktoboureko in English:

galaktoboureko

noun

(also galactoboureko)

  • In Greek cookery: a dessert consisting of semolina custard baked inside a filo pastry crust, often flavoured with lemon or orange and topped with syrup.

Pronunciation

galaktoboureko

/ˌɡalaktəʊˈbʊrɪkəʊ/ /ɡəˌlaktəʊˈbʊrɪkəʊ/

Origin

1950s. From modern Greek γαλακτομπούρεκο from γαλακτο- of or relating to milk, made with milk + μπουρέκι pasty made with filo pastry.