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لزح

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe a specific physical sensation related to the mouth, particularly a lingering taste or moisture after eating certain fruits. It seems to focus on the involuntary or lingering aspect of this sensation.

Derived headwords

التلزُّحnoun
  1. 1.
    mouth wateringclassical

    The act of one's mouth watering, specifically after eating a pomegranate or pear, out of desire for it.

Parallel reading

التلزُّح: تحلب فمك من أكل رمانة أو إجاصة تشهيا لذلك.
Al-talazzuhu: your mouth watering from eating a pomegranate or a pear, out of desire for it.