فرب

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of narrowing or constriction, particularly in a feminine context. It also includes a proper noun referring to a city.

Derived headwords

التفريبnoun

1.
narrowingclassical
The act of narrowing, specifically referring to the constriction of a woman's vulva.

التفريمnoun

1.
narrowingclassical
The act of narrowing, specifically referring to the constriction of a woman's vulva, synonymous with التفريب.

فربverb

1.
to narrowclassical
To cause narrowing or constriction, particularly in the context of a woman's vulva.

فريابname

1.
Faryabmodern
A city located in the lands of the Turks. It is said that its original name was Fīryāb, with an added 'yā'. The name is attributed to it with both the omission and inclusion of the 'yā'.

Parallel reading

التفريب والتفريم، بالباء والميم: تضييق المرأة فلهمها بعجم الزبيب.

Al-tafrīb and al-tafrīm, with 'bā' and 'mīm': the narrowing of a woman's vulva by the seeds of raisins.

وفي الحديث ذكر فرياب، بكسر الفاء وسكون الراء: مدينة ببلاد الترك؛

And in the hadith, Faryāb is mentioned, with a kasrah on the 'fā' and sukūn on the 'rā': a city in the lands of the Turks;

وقيل: أصلها فيرياب بزيادة ياء بعد الفاء،

And it is said: its origin is Fīryāb, with an addition of a 'yā' after the 'fā',

وينسب إليها بالحذف والإثبات.

And it is attributed to it with omission and confirmation.