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Meaning of mahalepi | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˌmɑːhɑˈlepi/

Definitions

A traditional Cypriot pudding made from water or milk and corn flour. It also may contain strawberries or cherries macerated in a spiced syrup.

uncountable

Examples

“Mahalepi always makes me think of Cyprus, jasmine, and those hot, hot summers.”
“Mahalepi is such a funny pudding. It is so unbelievably simple that there really isn’t much point including a recipe here, as it's just cornflour and water cooked together to an almost jelly-like consistency.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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