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كحلب

Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the act of applying kohl or collyrium to the eyes. It also extends to the appearance of the eyes after such application, particularly their redness or the appearance of veins.

Derived headwords

كَحَلَverb
  1. 1.
    to apply kohlboth

    To apply kohl or collyrium to the eyes, typically for beautification or medicinal purposes.

  2. 2.
    to have red-rimmed eyesboth

    To have eyes that appear red around the rims, often as a result of applying kohl or due to other irritations.

كَحْلnoun
  1. 1.
    kohl, collyriumboth

    The substance used to darken the eyelids and lashes, often made from antimony or lead sulfide.

  2. 2.
    application of kohlboth

    The act of applying kohl to the eyes.

مُكَحَّلadjective
  1. 1.
    kohl-eyedboth

    Having eyes that are adorned with kohl, or eyes that naturally appear as if kohl has been applied.

  2. 2.
    red-rimmedboth

    Describing eyes that have red rims, often due to the application of kohl or irritation.

مَكْحَلَةnoun
  1. 1.
    kohl containerboth

    A vessel or pot used to hold kohl.

  2. 2.
    kohl applicatorboth

    A tool used for applying kohl to the eyes.

اِكْتَحَلَverb
  1. 1.
    to apply kohl to one's eyesboth

    To apply kohl to one's own eyes, typically as a beautification practice.

كَحْلَاءadjective
  1. 1.
    having kohl-like eyesboth

    Describing a woman whose eyes are naturally beautiful and appear as if they have been lined with kohl.

  2. 2.
    red-rimmed (eyes)classical

    Describing eyes that are red around the edges, often a sign of beauty in classical Arabic poetry.