About The Word Salep
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Salep
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What's The Definition Of Salep?Synonyms | Synonyms for Salep: Related Terms | Find terms related to Salep: See Also | Salep In Webster's Dictionary \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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