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قرطف

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to thick, soft, velvety fabrics, particularly blankets or cloaks. It describes a luxurious textile with a plush or napped surface, often associated with comfort and warmth.

Derived headwords

القُرْطُفَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Velvet cloakclassical

    A thick, velvety fabric, often used for cloaks or blankets. It is characterized by its soft, napped surface.

القَرَاطِفnoun
  1. 1.
    Velvet furnishingsclassical

    Plural form referring to velvet furnishings or carpets, specifically those made of a soft, napped material.

القُرُوفnoun
  1. 1.
    Soft fabricsclassical

    A term for soft, possibly velvety fabrics, mentioned alongside 'Qaraatif'.

قُرْطُفnoun
  1. 1.
    Thick blanketclassical

    A thick blanket or cloak made of napped fabric, similar to a 'Qirtaf'.

Parallel reading

بأن كذب القراطف والقروف
that the velvet furnishings and soft fabrics are lies.
أنه كان متدثرا في قرطف
that he was wrapped in a thick blanket.
هو القطيفة التي لها خمل
It is the velvet cloak that has nap.