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البرغ

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of saliva or drool. It also extends to a meaning of being pampered or living in luxury.

Derived headwords

البُرْغnoun
  1. 1.
    salivaboth

    The watery fluid produced in the mouths of animals and humans, used for lubrication and digestion.

  2. 2.
    droolboth

    Saliva flowing or dripping from the mouth, often associated with sleep or certain medical conditions.

بَرِغَverb
  1. 1.
    to droolclassical

    To let saliva flow from the mouth.

تَنَعَّمَverb
  1. 1.
    to be pamperedmodern

    To be treated with excessive indulgence and kindness; to live in luxury and comfort.

  2. 2.
    to live in luxurymodern

    To enjoy a high standard of living with abundant wealth and comfort.

Parallel reading

البرغ: اللعاب.
Al-burgh: Saliva.
وبرغ، كفرح: تنعم.
And baragha, like fariha: he lived in luxury.