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نرا

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to a specific type of white, thin stone used for sharpening or perhaps as a whetstone. It might also extend to the concept of sharpening or honing.

Derived headwords

النروةnoun
  1. 1.
    whetstoneclassical

    A thin, white stone, possibly used for sharpening blades or tools.

Parallel reading

النروة حجر أبيض رقيق، وربما ذكي به.
The narwah is a thin, white stone, and perhaps it is sharpened with it.