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بركن

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to a specific type of black cloth or covering. The primary discussion revolves around the correct term for such an item.

Derived headwords

بُرْكَانnoun
  1. 1.
    black clothclassical

    A type of black cloth or covering, specifically mentioned as a garment.

بُرْنِكَانnoun
  1. 1.
    incorrect term for black clothclassical

    A term that is considered incorrect or a mispronunciation for the black cloth known as 'burkan'.

Parallel reading

يقال للكساء الأسود بركان
The black garment is called burkan.
ولا يقال برنكان
And it is not called burnikan.