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قرص

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

مُقَرَّصٌ ذ Cut in pieces, [ by being ] taken between two things. (M, TA.) ― -b2- A woman's ornament round like a قُرْص: (IF, K:) or set, or adorned, with jewels: (IDrd, M:) such is also called ↓ قُرْص. (TA.) [This latter name is now applied to A round convex ornament, generally composed of diamonds set in gold; but sometimes of thin embossed gold, usually with a false emerald set in the centre; worn upon the crown of the headdress by women. For further descriptions, and a figured specimen of each kind, see my work on the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians, Appendix A.]

Derived headwords

مُقَرَّصٌ
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