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labneh
[ lab-ney, leb‐ ]
/ ˈlæb neɪ, ˈlɛb‐ /
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noun
a Middle Eastern strained yogurt that is very thick and spreadable.
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Origin of labneh
First recorded in 1950–55; from Arabic labna “brick, yogurt”
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How to use labneh in a sentence
It is delicious on dairies like labneh and cheese, and I also put it on ricotta with a little bit of olive oil.
Enter labneh, an all-occasions spread that makes for a seriously luxurious snack.
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