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النبراس

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily refers to sources of light, such as lamps or torches. It can also denote sharp or prominent objects, and in a specific tribal context, it refers to closely situated wells.

Derived headwords

النِّبْرَاسnoun
  1. 1.
    lampboth

    A device that produces light, typically a container with a wick soaked in oil or other flammable liquid.

  2. 2.
    spearheadclassical

    The sharpened point of a spear or lance, often made of metal.

النَّبَارِيسnoun
  1. 1.
    wellsclassical

    A specific designation for closely situated wells belonging to the Banu Kilb tribe.

Parallel reading

النبراس، بالكسر: المصباح
Al-Nibras, with a kasra, means lamp.
والسنان
And spearhead.
والنباريس: شباك لبني كلب
And Al-Nabarīs are nets for Banu Kilb.
وهي الآبار المتقاربة
And they are closely situated wells.