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خمق

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to taking something stealthily or secretly. However, its authenticity as an Arabic word is questioned.

Derived headwords

الخَمْقnoun
  1. 1.
    stealthy takingclassical

    The act of taking something in a hidden or secret manner.

Parallel reading

الأخذ في خفية
Taking in secret
قال ابن دريد: ولا أحسبه عربيا
Ibn Duraid said: And I do not think it is Arabic.