عطب

عُطْبَةٌ ذ : see عُطْبٌ. ― -b2- Also A portion of rag by means of which fire is taken: (K:) or a portion of burning cotton (S, A, O) or rag: (S, O:) so in the saying, أَجِدُ رِيحَ عُطْبَةٍ [ I perceive the odour of a portion of burning cotton or rag ]. (S, A, O.)