عبق
Root entry · 12 derived lemmasThe root 'abaqa' primarily relates to clinging, sticking, and lingering. This extends to the persistence of scents, the adherence of substances, and metaphorically, to lasting impressions or qualities. It also encompasses concepts of being deeply imbued with something, whether a scent, a quality, or even a negative trait.
Derived headwords
- 1.to clingboth
To adhere closely to something, to stick to it.
- 2.to lingerboth
Used for scents that remain or persist in a place or on an object.
- 1.clingingclassical
The act of clinging or adhering.
- 2.lingeringclassical
The persistence of a scent.
- 1.calamityclassical
A great misfortune, a disaster, or a wicked and troublesome affair.
- 2.thiefclassical
A rapacious thief who hesitates at nothing.
- 3.thorny shrubclassical
A type of thorny tree that harms those who get caught on it.
- 1.perfumedclassical
A woman who is perfumed and to whom the scent clings, remaining for days.
- 2.elegantclassical
Describing a woman who is elegant and graceful, suited to all adornments and perfumes.
- 1.perfumedclassical
A man who is perfumed and to whom the scent clings, remaining for days.
- 2.wittyclassical
Describing a man who is witty, clever, and charming.
- 1.to be perfumedclassical
To be imbued with a scent, to become fragrant.
- 1.clingingclassical
Describing a scent that is clinging or persistent.
- 1.to become cunningclassical
To become a cunning or crafty person, often implying a negative trait.
- 1.ill-manneredclassical
Describing a boy or person of bad character or disposition.
- 1.ill-manneredclassical
Describing someone, male or female, who is of bad character or disposition.
- 1.remnantclassical
A small remainder or trace of something, especially of wealth.
- 2.traceclassical
A trace or slight amount of fat or greasy substance in a container.
- 1.lasting markclassical
A remaining mark or trace, especially of a wound on the face.