قلر

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root entry discusses a specific type of large fig, known as 'al-qallār' or 'al-qallārī'. It details its characteristics, how it is preserved and stored, particularly with grape syrup, and its longevity when prepared in this manner.

Derived headwords

القَلَارnoun

1.
A type of figclassical
A variety of fig that is larger than the 'ṭabbār' and 'jamīm' figs. It is described as a white fig that, when dried, turns yellow and appears lustrous.

القَلَارِيّnoun

1.
A type of figclassical
An alternative name for 'al-qallār', referring to the same large, distinct variety of fig.

Parallel reading

القلار والقلاري: ضرب من التين أضخم من الطبار والجميز

Al-qallār and al-qallārī: a type of fig, larger than the ṭabbār and jamīm figs.

هو تين أبيض متوسط ويابسه أصفر كأنه يدهن بالدهان لصفائه

It is a medium-sized white fig, and its dried form is yellow as if it were varnished due to its clarity.

وإذا كثر لزم بعضه بعضا كالتمر

And when it is abundant, it sticks together like dates.

نكنز منه في الحباب ثم نصب عليه رب العنب العقيد

We store it in jars and then pour over it the concentrated grape syrup.

وكلما تشربه فنقص زدناه حتى يروى

And whenever it absorbs it and the level decreases, we add more until it is saturated.

ثم نطين أفواهها فيمكث ما بيننا السنة والسنتين

Then we seal their mouths, and it remains between us for a year or two.

فيلزم بعضه بعضا ويتلبد حتى يقتلع بالصياصي

It sticks together and solidifies until it is removed with tools.