Note 213 — THE STORY OF THE KAZI WHO BARE A BABE.[204]

Arab. “Mulúkhíyah náshiyah,” lit. = flowing; i.e. soft like épinards au jus. Mulúkhíyá that favourite vegetable, the malva esculenta is derived from the Gr. μαλάχη (also written μολύχη) from μαλάσσω = to soften, because somewhat relaxing. In ancient Athens it was the food of the poorer classes and in Egypt it is eaten by all, taking the place of our spinach and sorrel.