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Meaning of mahleb | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

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

uncountable

Equivalents

العربية محلب
Deutsch Mahlab
Ελληνικά μαχλέπι
Français mahaleb
Русский махля́б
Türkçe mahlep

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 cherries—elusive, but fruity and very pleasant.”

CEFR level

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

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