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خربس

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to something small, insignificant, or trivial. It is particularly noted in the context of negation, suggesting a lack of substance or importance.

Derived headwords

الخَرْبَسِيسnoun
  1. 1.
    Trivialityclassical

    A small, insignificant thing or matter. It is often used in the context of negation to emphasize the lack of importance.

Parallel reading

الخربسيس: الشيء اليسير
Al-kharbasīs: the small thing.
وهي في النفي بالصاد
And it is used in negation with the letter ṣād.