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سكرج

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to a small vessel or dish, specifically one used for eating small portions of food, often with condiments. It is of Persian origin and is mentioned in classical Arabic literature.

Derived headwords

سُكْرُجَةnoun
  1. 1.
    small dishclassical

    A small vessel or dish, typically used for eating a small amount of food, especially condiments or side dishes.

سُكْرُجَةnoun
  1. 1.
    condiment dishclassical

    A small dish specifically used for serving condiments, dips, or similar accompaniments to a meal.

Parallel reading

لا آكل في سكرجة
I do not eat from a small dish.
هي بضم السين والكاف والراء والتشديد، إناء صغير يؤكل فيه الشيء القليل من الأدم
It is with the pronunciation of 'sin', 'kaf', and 'ra' with a shadda, a small vessel in which a small amount of side dish is eaten.
وهي فارسية
And it is Persian.
وأكثر ما يوضع فيها الكوامخ ونحوها
And most often, fermented sauces and the like are placed in it.