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درهم

Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to counterfeit or debased currency, specifically silver coins that are not genuine. It also extends to describe clothing and accessories, particularly those with long sleeves or made of fur, and an instrument used for striking.

Derived headwords

دِرْهَمnoun
  1. 1.
    Dirham (coin)both

    A silver coin, historically a standard unit of currency in many Arab and Islamic lands.

  2. 2.
    Counterfeit coinclassical

    A debased or counterfeit coin, often plated with silver but not made of pure silver.

دِرْهَم ستوقnoun
  1. 1.
    Debased silver coinclassical

    A coin that is debased or counterfeit, appearing to be silver but of inferior quality.

زيفadjective
  1. 1.
    Counterfeitclassical

    False, counterfeit, or debased, referring to currency or other items.

بهرجadjective
  1. 1.
    Gaudyclassical

    Showy, gaudy, or falsely decorated, often implying a lack of genuine value.

ملبس بالفضةadjective
  1. 1.
    Silver-platedclassical

    Covered or coated with silver, often implying it is not solid silver.

مُسْتَقَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Long-sleeved garmentclassical

    A garment, possibly a robe or tunic, characterized by long sleeves.

  2. 2.
    Fur garmentclassical

    A garment made of fur, possibly a cloak or coat.

  3. 3.
    Instrument for strikingclassical

    A tool or instrument used for striking cymbals or similar objects.

Parallel reading

درهم ستوق، كتنور وقدوس، وتستوق، بضم التاءين: زيف بهرج، ملبس بالفضة.
A debased dirham, like a furnace and holy, and mustawq (with both t's pronounced dammah): counterfeit, gaudy, plated with silver.
والمستقة، بضم التاء وفتحها: فروة طويلة الكم، معربة، (وآلة يضرب بها الصنج ونحوه).
And al-mustaqqah (with the t pronounced dammah or fatha): a long-sleeved fur garment, Arabized, (and an instrument with which cymbals and the like are struck).