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

Examples

• She bought a box of halvah from the Middle Eastern market.
• The halvah had a rich, nutty flavor from the sesame seeds.
• Halvah is often served as a dessert or sweet treat after meals.
• My grandmother made homemade halvah every holiday season.
• The chocolate-covered halvah was a popular item at the bakery.