laban
IPA: ɫˈeɪbʌn
Root Word: Laban
noun
- The brother of Rebekah and uncle of Jacob and Esau.
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
- A surname.
- (uncommon) Alternative form of leban [Coagulated sour milk diluted with water.]
Examples of "laban" in Sentences
- The key is knowing how to cook the yogurt aka laban so that it is stabilized.
- [FN#120] Mr. Payne suspects that "laban," milk, esp. artificially soured (see vol. vi, 201), is a clerical error for "jubn" = cheese.
- He then gave us each a handful of dates and another of almonds, and poured out four tin mugs of the sour goat’s milk called laban that he had bought the day before from our neighbours.
- After his announcement the crowd sang the patriotic song, "Bayan Ko" (My Country) while raising their hands to show the "L" sign for "laban," the Filipino word for fight, which was the anti-Marcos dictatorship slogan.
- After his announcement the crowd sang the patriotic song, "Bayan Ko" (My Country) while raising their hands to show the "L '' sign for" laban, "the Filipino word for fight, which was the anti-Marcos dictatorship slogan.
- My father's people called it Kheyore Laban and would add a tbsp. of dried mint (per pint of "laban"), and then mix with melted butter (Smart Balance?) in which two kernels of garlic had been sauted (take out garlic before adding to yogurt mix).