'Saleb' definitions:

Definition of 'Saleb'

From: GCIDE
  • Saleb \Sal"eb\, n. (Med.) See Salep. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'saleb'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]