Mahaleb Definition
mähə-lĕb
noun
A small Eurasian ornamental tree (Prunus mahaleb) of the rose family, having white flowers and small black drupes, each with a single whitish or buff-colored seed. The seeds are ground and used to flavor breads, pastries, and cheese in Middle Eastern cuisine.
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Origin of Mahaleb
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Arabic maḥlab from ḥalaba to milk x̣lb in Semitic roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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