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الجلفق

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be a loanword, likely from Persian, referring to a specific architectural or structural element. It does not seem to have extensive derivations or semantic breadth within classical Arabic lexicography.

Derived headwords

الجِلْفِقnoun
  1. 1.
    balustrademodern

    A railing, typically supported by balusters, used on the edge of a balcony, roof, or staircase.

  2. 2.
    railingmodern

    A barrier made of posts and rails, often used for support or protection.

Parallel reading

الجلفق، كجعفر: يسمى بالفارسية: درابزين.
Al-jilfiq, like Ja'far: is called in Persian: darabzin.