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البيب

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to water channels, conduits, and the act of supplying water. It also extends to personal names and titles of leadership.

Derived headwords

البَيِبnoun
  1. 1.
    Water spoutboth

    A channel or spout through which water flows, such as from a basin or fountain.

  2. 2.
    Basin openingclassical

    An opening or aperture in a basin or reservoir, specifically where water is contained or flows.

البَيَابnoun
  1. 1.
    Water supplierclassical

    One who serves water, often by carrying it around to people or animals.

بِيبَةname
  1. 1.
    Personal nameboth

    A given name or a component of a name, associated with a historical figure.

Parallel reading

البَيِب، بالكسر: المثعب، وكوة الحوض.
Al-bayib, with a kasra: the spout, and the opening of the basin.
والبياب: الساقي يطوف بالماء.
And al-bayab: the water supplier who goes around with water.
والحارث بن بيبة: سيد مجاشع.
And Al-Harith ibn Baybah: the chief of Majashi'.