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الملكبة

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to the concept of being plump, well-fed, and robust, particularly when describing a female camel. It focuses on the physical state of being well-covered with flesh.

Derived headwords

المَلْكَبَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Plump she-camelclassical

    A female camel that is well-built and has a lot of flesh on its body, indicating it is well-fed and healthy.

Parallel reading

المَلْكَبَة، بالفتح: الناقة المكتنزة اللحم.
Al-malkabah, with fatha: the she-camel that is plump with flesh.