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الحبء

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to close companionship and intimacy, specifically referring to those who are near and dear to a ruler or a king. It also extends to describe a specific type of dark, sticky clay.

Derived headwords

الحبأnoun
  1. 1.
    King's confidantclassical

    A close companion or confidant of a king, someone who is privy to the king's secrets and inner circle.

  2. 2.
    Intimate associateclassical

    A close friend or associate, someone held in high regard and treated with special favor.

أحباءnoun
  1. 1.
    Close friendsboth

    The plural form of 'habib', referring to beloved ones, dear friends, or intimate companions.

الحبأةnoun
  1. 1.
    Black clayclassical

    A type of dark, sticky, or muddy clay.

Parallel reading

جليس الملك، وخاصته
The king's companion, and his intimate circle.
ج: أحباء
Plural: beloved ones.
والحبأة: الطينة السوداء
And al-Hab'ah: the black clay.