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غرقء

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the outer covering or shell of something, specifically the eggshell. It may also have connections to drowning or being submerged, though this specific entry focuses on the former.

Derived headwords

الغرقئnoun
  1. 1.
    Eggshell membraneboth

    The thin membrane found inside an eggshell, beneath the hard outer layer.

غرقverb
  1. 1.
    to drownboth

    To die or be killed through submersion in and inhalation of water or another liquid.

  2. 2.
    to sinkboth

    To go down below the surface of something, especially of a liquid; to submerge.

الكرفئةnoun
  1. 1.
    A type of plantclassical

    A plant, possibly a type of watercress or similar aquatic herb, mentioned in a comparative context.

الطحلئةnoun
  1. 1.
    Algaeclassical

    A diverse group of aquatic organisms that can range from single-celled to large seaweeds, mentioned in a comparative context.

Parallel reading

الغرقئ: قشر البيض الذي تحت القيض.
Al-gharqā': The eggshell, which is beneath the shell.
قال الفراء: همزته زائدة لأنه من الغرق،
Al-Farra' said: Its hamza is superfluous because it is from (the root) gharaqa,
وكذلك الهمزة في الكرفئة والطهلئة زائدتان.
and likewise the hamza in al-kurfa'ah and al-tahl'ah are superfluous.