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العثرب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily refers to a specific type of tree resembling a pomegranate tree, known for its red shoots that are edible. It also encompasses the singular form of this tree.

Derived headwords

العَثْرَبnoun
  1. 1.
    treeclassical

    A type of tree resembling a pomegranate tree, characterized by its red shoots which are peeled and eaten.

عَثْرَبَةnoun
  1. 1.
    a single treeclassical

    The singular unit of the 'ʿathrab' tree, referring to one individual plant.

Parallel reading

العَثْرَب، بالضم: شجر كشجر الرمان له عساليج حمر كالريباس، تقشر وتؤكل، واحدته: عثربة.
The 'ʿathrab', with dammah on the first letter, is a tree like the pomegranate tree, having red shoots similar to currants, which are peeled and eaten; its singular form is 'ʿathrabah'.