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زنكم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to the concept of a cold or catarrh, specifically affecting the nose and head. It describes the condition of being afflicted by such an ailment.

Derived headwords

الزَّكْمَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Cold, catarrhboth

    A common illness characterized by inflammation of the nasal passages and throat, often accompanied by sneezing, coughing, and a runny nose.

زُكِمَverb
  1. 1.
    To catch a coldboth

    To become afflicted with a cold or catarrh.

Parallel reading

الزَّكْمَة: الزكمة.
Al-zakmah: The cold.