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ذهر

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily relates to the discoloration or darkening of teeth, specifically turning black. It describes a state of the teeth rather than an action.

Derived headwords

ذَهَرَverb
  1. 1.
    teeth turned blackclassical

    The teeth became black in color.

Parallel reading

ذهر فوه، كفرح: اسودت أسنانه.
His mouth became black, like 'faraha': his teeth turned black.