1. A Middle Eastern and South Asian confection made from sesame paste, tahini, or other ingredients, often sweetened and sometimes mixed with nuts or chocolate.
Usage: Also spelled halva or halvah; Commonly found in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian cuisines; Plural form of halva

Examples

• She bought a package of halvas from the Middle Eastern grocery store.
• The bakery sells several varieties of halvas, including pistachio and chocolate.
• Halvas is a traditional sweet treat served during holidays in many cultures.
• He enjoyed the creamy texture of the tahini halvas.
• The market displayed rows of halvas in different flavors and colors.