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ذهر

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes a darkening or blackening, particularly of teeth, and by extension, the appearance of certain plants. It conveys a sense of discoloration or a specific visual characteristic.

Derived headwords

ذَهَرَverb
  1. 1.
    to become blackenedclassical

    To have one's teeth turn black or dark.

ذَهْرnoun
  1. 1.
    blackened teethclassical

    The state of having blackened or darkened teeth.

  2. 2.
    Ranunculusclassical

    A type of plant, specifically the Ranunculus, known for its appearance.

Parallel reading

ذهر فوه، فهو ذهر: اسودت أسنانه
His mouth became blackened, and he is dhahr: his teeth became black.
وكذلك نور الحوذان
And likewise the blossom of the buttercup.
قال: كأن فاه ذهر الحوذان
He said: 'As if his mouth were the blackness of the buttercup.'