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جملح

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to the act of shaving or closely trimming hair, particularly on the head. It describes a thorough removal of hair, leaving the head smooth.

Derived headwords

جَمْلَحَverb
  1. 1.
    to shave the headboth

    To shave the head completely, removing all hair.

Parallel reading

جملح رأسه: حلقه.
He shaved his head: he completely removed the hair.