‖n.[ Ar. mahled. ] (Bot.) A cherry tree (Prunus Mahaleb) of Southern Europe. The wood is prized by cabinetmakers, the twigs are used for pipe stems, the flowers and leaves yield a perfume, and from the fruit a violet dye and a fermented liquor (like kirschwasser) are prepared. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A non-market economy in which government intervention is important in allocating goods and resources and determining prices. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. A non-market economy in which government intervention is important in allocating goods and resources and determining prices. [ WordNet 1.5 ]