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مضخ

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the act of smearing or anointing the body, particularly with perfumes or fragrant substances. It describes the application of such materials to the skin.

Derived headwords

مَضَخَverb
  1. 1.
    to anoint the body with perfumeboth

    To smear or anoint the body with fragrant oils or perfumes.

مَضْخٌnoun
  1. 1.
    anointing with perfumeboth

    The act or instance of smearing the body with perfume or fragrant substances.

Parallel reading

لطخ الجسد بالطيب
He smeared the body with perfume.