lavash

noun

la·​vash lə-ˈväsh How to pronounce lavash (audio)
-ˈvash;
ˈlä-ˌväsh
: a large, thin, soft or crisp flatbread with usually a rough surface from air bubbles

Examples of lavash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lamb tartare with red shatta comes hidden under seeded lavash, and a signature small plate is smoky escargot with arak butter. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2024 Some food characters appear to have ethnicities (for example, a bagel who presents as Jewish and a lavash bread with big eyebrows and facial hair) that are stereotypically portrayed. Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 12 July 2024 Inside, Puna goat cheese, fresh fruit, and taro lavash crackers were waiting. Sarah Sekula, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2024 Some lay lavash or potato slices on the bottom of the pot to create a crispy tahdig. Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lavash 

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Word History

Etymology

Armenian

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lavash was in 1662

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Cite this Entry

“Lavash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavash. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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