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زربن

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of a drain or outlet, specifically for liquids. It is used to describe a channel or pipe through which something flows out.

Derived headwords

زَرَبِينnoun
  1. 1.
    drainpipeclassical

    A pipe or channel used for draining liquids, especially from a container like a khabiyah (large jar).

مِبْزَلnoun
  1. 1.
    drain, outletboth

    The opening or channel through which liquid flows out; a drain or spout.

Parallel reading

زربين الخابية: مبزلها.
The drainpipe of the khabiyah: its outlet.