The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Saleb \Sal"eb\, n. (Med.)
See Salep.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Salep \Sal"ep\ (s[a^]l"[e^]p), n. [Ar. sahleb, perhaps a
corruption of an Arabic word for fox, one Ar. name of the
orchis signifying literally, fox's testicles: cf. F. salep.]
[Written also saleb, salop, and saloop.]
The dried tubers of various species of Orchis, and
Eulophia. It is used to make a nutritious beverage by
treating the powdered preparation with hot water. --U. S.
Disp.
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