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Calva vs Halva - What's the difference?

calva | halva |

As nouns the difference between calva and halva

is that calva is the {{l/en|calvaria}}; the dome or roof of the skull while halva is a confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in India, the Mediterranean, the Balkans, and the Middle East.

calva

English

Etymology 1

From the (etyl) .

Noun

(calvae)
  • The ; the dome or roof of the skull.
    • The excavation turned up one small femur, one broken calva , and one jawbone.

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    Etymology 2

    Probably a shortened form of calvados .

    Noun

  • , an apple brandy made in France, or a glass of this brandy.
  • * 2005 , Fred Vargas, Have mercy on us all , page 140:
    • "I believe you are already acquainted with Captain Le Guern. Please join us for a glass of calva ."

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    halva

    English

    (wikipedia halva)

    Alternative forms

    * halvah, halwa, halwah, halava

    Noun

    (-)
  • A confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in India, the Mediterranean, the Balkans, and the Middle East.

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