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جلنف

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe something barren, desolate, or lacking sustenance. It is associated with dry, unappetizing food and a lack of provisions.

Derived headwords

جُلُنْفَاةnoun
  1. 1.
    barren landclassical

    Refers to a desolate and barren tract of land, devoid of vegetation or life.

  2. 2.
    dry foodclassical

    Describes food that is dry and unappetizing, lacking any sauce or accompaniment.

Parallel reading

طعام جلنفاة
dry food
وهو القفار الذي لا أدم فيه
and it is the desolate land that has no sauce in it.