noun
- A thin, soft flatbread made from wheat flour, water, and salt, traditionally baked in a tandoor oven and common in Armenian, Persian, and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Usage: Also spelled 'lavash' or 'lavaş'; sometimes called 'Armenian flatbread'; Often used as a wrap for fillings or served alongside meals
Examples
- We ordered lavash with hummus and grilled vegetables at the Armenian restaurant.
- The baker pulled the warm lavash from the tandoor oven.
- She wrapped the cheese and herbs in a piece of lavash.
- Lavash is a staple bread in Middle Eastern and Caucasian cuisines.
- The restaurant serves fresh lavash daily.