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خرفق

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of being compressed, gathered, or drawn in. It describes a state of being folded or tucked away, often implying a loss of prominence or a withdrawal.

Derived headwords

اِخْرَنْفَقَverb
  1. 1.
    to be compressedclassical

    To be drawn together, compressed, or gathered into oneself. It implies a state of being folded or tucked away.

اِنْقَمَعَverb
  1. 1.
    to be suppressedclassical

    To be suppressed, humbled, or brought down. It suggests a state of being subdued or diminished.

Parallel reading

اخرنفق: انقمع.
To be compressed: to be suppressed.