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الردب

Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to pathways, large containers or vessels, and abundance. It encompasses concepts of roads, significant measures, and spacious conduits for water or waste.

Derived headwords

الرَّدْبnoun
  1. 1.
    Dead-end roadboth

    A road or path that does not lead anywhere; a cul-de-sac.

الإِرْدَبّnoun
  1. 1.
    Large measureclassical

    A large unit of dry measure used in Egypt, equivalent to twenty-four sa's or six wibbas.

الإِرْدَبّnoun
  1. 1.
    Water channelboth

    A channel or conduit through which water flows on the surface of the ground.

الإِرْدَبّnoun
  1. 1.
    Large drainboth

    A spacious drain or sewer, often made of pottery or bricks.

التَّرْدَبnoun
  1. 1.
    Abundanceclassical

    Abundance, plenty, or a large quantity of something.

التَّرْدَبnoun
  1. 1.
    Gentlenessclassical

    Gentleness, mildness, or softness.

Parallel reading

الطريق الذي لا ينفذ
The road that does not lead through.
مكيال ضخم بمصر
A large measure in Egypt.
يضم أربعة وعشرين صاعا
It comprises twenty-four sa's.
أو ست ويبات
Or six wibbas.
القناة يجري فيها الماء على وجه الأرض
The channel in which water flows on the surface of the earth.
وبهاء: البالوعة الواسعة من الخزف والآجر الكثير
And Baha': the spacious drain made of much pottery and brick.
الرئمان
Abundance.
واللطافة
And gentleness.