What is the meaning of Salep?

A starch or jelly made out of plants in the Orchidaceae family, such as early-purple orchids (Orchis mascula).

Alternative form of saloop (“aromatic drink originally made with salep”).

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ointment

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Orchis mascula, early purple orchid, early spring orchis.

The white powder acquired by grinding the tubers of this plant.

The drink made by mixing the powder with sweetened milk or water.

Source: wiktionary.org