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ليب

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to small quantities, specifically of food. It describes a very small amount that can be chewed or taken into the mouth, often implying scarcity.

Derived headwords

اللِّيَابnoun
  1. 1.
    mouthfulclassical

    A very small amount of food, less than a full mouthful. It refers to a quantity that can be chewed or held in the mouth.

Parallel reading

أقل من ملء الفم من الطعام
Less than a mouthful of food.
ما وجدنا ليابا
We did not find a mouthful (of food).
أي قدر لعقة من الطعام نلوكها
Meaning, the amount of a mouthful of food that we could chew.