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الغفش

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes a condition affecting the eye, specifically a type of inflammation or irritation. It can also refer to a general sense of dullness or lack of sharpness, often associated with the eye's appearance or function.

Derived headwords

الغَفْشnoun
  1. 1.
    Eye inflammationclassical

    A condition characterized by inflammation or irritation of the eye, often causing redness and discomfort.

  2. 2.
    Dullness of the eyeclassical

    A lack of brightness or clarity in the eye, suggesting a subdued or unhealthy appearance.

غَفِشَverb
  1. 1.
    To be inflamed (eye)classical

    To suffer from inflammation or irritation of the eye.

  2. 2.
    To appear dull (eye)classical

    To have a lack of luster or clarity in the eye.

Parallel reading

الغفش، محركة: غمص في العين.
Al-ghafsh, with vowel movement: inflammation in the eye.