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الياقوت

Root entry · 11 derived lemmas

This entry discusses the gemstone ruby, its qualities, and its medicinal properties. It details the finest type of ruby and its uses in treating various ailments.

Derived headwords

اليَاقُوتname
  1. 1.
    rubyboth

    A precious gemstone, specifically a red variety of corundum, highly valued for its color and durability.

جَوَاهِرnoun
  1. 1.
    jewelsboth

    Precious stones, especially when cut and polished for use in jewelry.

أَحْمَرadjective
  1. 1.
    redboth

    Of the color of blood or of a ripe tomato.

رُمَّانِيّadjective
  1. 1.
    pomegranate-coloredclassical

    Having a deep red color, similar to that of a pomegranate's arils.

نَافِعadjective
  1. 1.
    beneficialboth

    Having a good or helpful effect; advantageous.

وَسْوَاسnoun
  1. 1.
    obsessive thoughtsclassical

    Persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts that cause distress or anxiety.

خَفَقَانnoun
  1. 1.
    palpitationboth

    A noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion, or illness.

ضَعْفnoun
  1. 1.
    weaknessboth

    Lack of physical strength or energy.

قَلْبnoun
  1. 1.
    heartboth

    The organ that pumps blood through the body.

جُمُودnoun
  1. 1.
    stagnationboth

    Lack of movement, activity, or progress; a state of being still or inactive.

دَمnoun
  1. 1.
    bloodboth

    The red fluid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrates.

Parallel reading

الياقوت من الجواهر
Ruby is among the jewels.
معرب
It is a loanword.
أجوده الأحمر الرماني
Its finest is the pomegranate-red.
نافع للوسواس والخفقان وضعف القلب شربا
It is beneficial for obsessive thoughts, palpitations, and weakness of the heart when drunk.
ولجمود الدم تعليقا
And for blood stagnation when worn as an amulet.