mahleb

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Etymology

From Arabic مَحْلَب (maḥlab, mahaleb cherry), from حَلَبَ (ḥalaba, to milk).

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mahleb (uncountable)

  1. A Middle Eastern spice derived from the pit of the mahaleb cherry (Prunus mahaleb)
    • 2010, Richard Sax, Classic Home Desserts: A Treasury of Heirloom and Contemporary Recipes, page 287:
      What makes them [(kahke)] unique is the fragrant mahleb (also spelled mahlab or mahaleb)—a spice ground from wild cherry kernels, with a flavor reminiscent of fresh cherries—elusive, but fruity and very pleasant.

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