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الدردبيس

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to refer to a cunning or astute person, often an elder, and also has a meaning related to a bead used for love charms.

Derived headwords

الدَّرْدَبِيسnoun
  1. 1.
    cunning personclassical

    A highly intelligent, astute, or cunning individual, often implying a shrewdness that can be deceptive.

  2. 2.
    elderly personclassical

    Refers to an old man or woman, particularly one who is frail or nearing the end of their life.

  3. 3.
    love charm beadclassical

    A bead or amulet used in love magic or as a charm to attract affection.

Parallel reading

الدَّاهِيَة
The cunning one.
الشَّيْخ
The elder.
العَجُوز الفَانِيَة
The frail old woman.
خَرَزَة لِلْحُبّ
A bead for love.