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labneh

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[lab-ney, leb‐] / ˈlæb neɪ, ˈlɛb‐ /

noun

  1. a Middle Eastern strained yogurt that is very thick and spreadable.

Etymology

Origin of labneh

First recorded in 1950–55; from Arabic labna “brick, yogurt”

Example Sentences

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Labneh + minced hot dill pickles + a spoonful of brine.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Labneh, for example, is simply yogurt hung over a sink for a day or so, in a clean tea towel or muslin, for the whey to drain away.

From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2021

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