Arabic

Halawa

Englishsweet

Definitions

1nounA sweet, dense confection made from tahini (sesame paste), sugar, and sometimes nuts or chocolate. It is popular in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

I bought some halawa from the market to serve as dessert.

Halawa is often enjoyed with tea or coffee.

My grandmother makes the best homemade halawa with pistachios.

Word Origin

Language

Arabic

Original word

حلاوة

Originally meant

sweetness

Background

Halawa, also spelled as halva or halwa, has been a popular dessert in the Middle East for centuries. It is traditionally made from tahini, which is a paste made from ground sesame seeds, mixed with sugar or honey. The word 'halawa' itself means 'sweetness' in Arabic, reflecting its sugary nature.