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ماش

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of seeking or obtaining something, particularly remnants or leftovers. It also extends to meanings associated with household goods, provisions, and even a type of grain or foodstuff.

Derived headwords

ماشَverb
  1. 1.
    to seek remnantsclassical

    To seek the remaining fruits or harvest after the initial picking.

مَوْشًاnoun
  1. 1.
    seeking remnantsclassical

    The act of seeking the remaining fruits or harvest.

الماشnoun
  1. 1.
    grainboth

    A type of grain or seed, described as moderate in size.

  2. 2.
    household goodsclassical

    The furnishings or possessions of a household.

  3. 3.
    provisionsclassical

    The provisions or supplies of a household.

ماشnoun
  1. 1.
    grainboth

    A type of grain or seed, described as moderate in size.

  2. 2.
    household goodsclassical

    The furnishings or possessions of a household.

  3. 3.
    provisionsclassical

    The provisions or supplies of a household.

Parallel reading

ماش كرمه موشا: طلب باقي قطوفه.
He sought the remnants of his vineyard, meaning he sought its remaining fruits.
والماش: حب م معتدل، وخلطه محمود نافع للمحموم، والمزكوم، ملين، وإذا طبخ بالخل، نفع الجرب المتقرح، وضماده يقوي الأعضاء الواهية.
And the mash (grain) is a moderate seed; mixing it is beneficial and useful for the feverish and the congested, it is a laxative. And if cooked with vinegar, it benefits festering scabies, and its poultice strengthens weak limbs.
والماش: قماش البيت، والأوغاب، والأوقاب
And the mash refers to the household's furnishings, provisions, and supplies.
ما كان في البيت من قماش لا قيمة له خير من خلوه.
What little household goods are in the house are better than its emptiness.