mahleb en · NOUN
Etymology
From Arabic مَحْلَب (maḥlab, “mahaleb cherry”), from حَلَبَ (ḥalaba, “to milk”).
Meanings
-
(uncountable) A Middle Eastern spice derived from the pit of the mahaleb cherry (Prunus mahaleb)
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.
2010, Richard Sax, Classic Home Desserts: A Treasury of Heirloom and Contemporary Recipes, page 287:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mahlab | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mahaleb | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (12)
hy մահլաբ (aromatic spice made from cherry stones) · tr mahlep (aromatic spice made from cherry stones) · el μαχλέπι (aromatic spice made from cherry stones) · he מהלב (aromatic spice made from cherry stones) · axm մահլապ (aromatic spice made from cherry stones) · fi veikselinkirsikka (aromatic spice made from cherry stones) · ar مَحْلَب (aromatic spice made from cherry stones) · fr mahaleb (aromatic spice made from cherry stones) · pl mahlab (aromatic spice made from cherry stones) · ca makhlepi (aromatic spice made from cherry stones) · de Mahlab (aromatic spice made from cherry stones) · ru махля́б (aromatic spice made from cherry stones)