mahleb means A Middle Eastern spice derived from the pit of the mahaleb cherry (Prunus mahaleb). Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 83 out of 100.
Etymology
From Arabic مَحْلَب (maḥlab, “mahaleb cherry”), from حَلَبَ (ḥalaba, “to milk”).
noun
- 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.”