Balaclava 

A balaclava, balaclava helmet or ski mask is a form of headgear covering the whole head, exposing only the face (and often only the eyes). The name "balaclava" comes from the town of Balaklava in Crimea. During the Crimean War, knitted balaclavas were sent over to the British troops to help protect them from the bitter cold weather. They are traditionally knitted from wool, and can be rolled up into a hat to cover just the crown of the head. Modern balaclavas can be made from a number of materials, such as silk, cotton, polypropylene, neoprene, wool or fleece. Modern balaclavas are also used in outdoor winter sports activities such as skiing or snowboarding to help protect the face from the cold wind and maintain warmth.

Additionally, balaclavas are often associated with special forces units such as the SAS, or alternately with muggers, terrorists, and activists, where they act as a form of disguise. In the UK the term IRA balaclava is often used to distinguish it from similar types of headwear.

Racing drivers may also wear balaclavas made of fire-retardant material underneath their crash helmets in order to improve protection in case of a fire following an accident, and commonly cover the nose and mouth to reduce inhalation of smoke and fumes. Dragster-racing drivers usually wear balaclavas which have just two separate eyeholes because of the increased fire risk.

Balaclava
AKA Ski Mask, Balaclava Helmet

Balaclava by P.redeckis June 12, 2006

baklava 

A middle-eastern sweet/dessert that tastes really good and that everyone is always mispronouncing.

Susie: I love Backlahhvahh!!!
Abu: you mean baklava...right?
Susie: Baklava?
Abu: you know what, who cares... who even cares

baklava by dragons000000 November 4, 2006

balaclava 

A type of facemask that usually covers up most of the face, save for the eyes. They come in all kinds of different brands and forms. Balaclavas are especially comfy during the winter, but don't walk into a store wearing one unless you want to be labeled as a terrorist.

"Not only do terrorists wear balaclavas, you prejudgmental fuckshit. Special-forces wear them as well! But no, no one will listen to me because they prefer to live in negativity, and fear."
-me

balaclava by Dave September 9, 2004

Baklava Hole 

A synonym for mouth. Often used by non-Middle Eastern muslims towards Middle-Eastern peoples (usually of any religion) when telling them to be quiet. It is not supposed to be rude. It is a cute and friendly way of telling your friend to hush up in a mock-exasperated tone. It is like "cake hole" or "pie hole", it just employs a food reference to Middle Eastern culture.

Fatima the Lebanese Girl: Yallah, Pria! I need the scissors for this cut-and-paste activity. You've been using them the whole lesson I need them now.
Pria the Bangladeshi Girl: Shut your baklava hole, babe. Here take them.

Baklava Hole by Rina Lam October 12, 2011

Bralaclava

A balaclava-like facial covering that provides support after cheekbone augmentation. Often worn by glitterati in sartorially inappropriate geographic or climatic settings e.g. Gangnam, Hollywood, Rio De Janeiro

Dango...Did you see the cheekbones on that woman? They were a solid C cup! She'll need a bralaclava if she hits Aspen or St. Moritz...unless she wants to look like a hound dog after the mogul field.

Bralaclava by C. Blanche DuBois September 21, 2018

Baklava 

muscle obliquus externus abdominis, six packs, abdomen

I'm going to fitness center to have baklavas by the beginning of summer.

Baklava by Mustesar September 8, 2011

Balaclava 

A warm woolen hood covering the head and neck, leaving a slot for parts of the face, they are comfortable in winter and sometimes act as face protection.

a.k.a. Balaclava Helmet

Balaclava by P. Redeckis May 3, 2006