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الكركب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily refers to a specific fragrant plant, often identified with turmeric or a similar aromatic herb. It encompasses the plant itself and its characteristic scent.

Derived headwords

الكَرْكَبnoun
  1. 1.
    turmeric plantboth

    A plant known for its pleasant fragrance, often identified with turmeric (Curcuma longa) or a similar aromatic herb.

كالكَرْكَبother
  1. 1.
    like turmericclassical

    Used to describe something that resembles or has the qualities of the karakab plant, particularly its scent.

Parallel reading

الكَرْكَب، كَكَرْكُم: نَباتٌ طَيِّبُ الرّائِحَةِ.
Al-Karkab, like Kurkum: a plant with a pleasant fragrance.