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mahleb

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A Middle Eastern spice derived from the pit of the mahaleb cherry (Prunus mahaleb)

uncountable

Equivalents

Françaismahaleb
DeutschMahlab
Русскиймахля́б
3 more languages
العربيةمحلب
Ελληνικάμαχλέπι
Türkçemahlep

Examples

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 cherrieselusive, but fruity and very pleasant.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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