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البربخ

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily refers to conduits or channels for water, encompassing various types of pipes, drains, and waterways. It also extends to related structures like cisterns or reservoirs.

Derived headwords

البَرَبَخُnoun
  1. 1.
    water conduitboth

    A channel or pipe for the passage of water.

  2. 2.
    drainage pipeboth

    A pipe or channel used for draining water, especially from a cistern or reservoir.

  3. 3.
    cisternclassical

    A reservoir or tank for storing water, often underground.

الإِرْدَبَّةُnoun
  1. 1.
    cisternclassical

    A large tank or cistern for storing water.

  2. 2.
    water conduitclassical

    A channel or passage for water.

البَالُوعَةُnoun
  1. 1.
    drainboth

    A channel or pipe for carrying off waste water or sewage.

  2. 2.
    sewerboth

    A channel or pipe for conveying sewage or surface water.

  3. 3.
    earthenware pipeclassical

    A pipe made of clay or earthenware, often used for drainage.

Parallel reading

منفذ الماء
water conduit
ومجراه
and its channel
وهو الإردبة
and it is the cistern
والبالوعة من الخزف
and the drain made of earthenware