1. A Middle Eastern and North African confection made from sesame seed paste, tahini, or other ingredients, often sweetened and sometimes mixed with nuts or chocolate.
Usage: Also spelled halva, halvah, or halawa; Common in Jewish, Arab, Turkish, and Mediterranean cuisines

Examples

• She bought a block of halavah from the Middle Eastern market.
• The halavah was studded with pistachios and drizzled with honey.
• My grandmother made halavah from scratch using tahini and sugar.
• The bakery sells several varieties of halavah, including chocolate and vanilla flavors.
• We enjoyed halavah with coffee after dinner.