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وفل

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily deals with the concept of scarcity and smallness. It describes things that are few in number or quantity, often implying a lack or insufficiency.

Derived headwords

الوَفَلnoun
  1. 1.
    scarcityclassical

    Something that is few in number or quantity, implying a lack or insufficiency.

  2. 2.
    small amountclassical

    A small quantity of something.

Parallel reading

الوفل: الشيء القليل.
Al-wafil: the scarce thing.