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برقل

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to falsehood and deception. It also has a specific meaning related to a type of projectile.

Derived headwords

برقلverb
  1. 1.
    to lieclassical

    To utter falsehoods or engage in deceitful speech.

البرقيلnoun
  1. 1.
    projectileclassical

    A type of projectile, specifically a small stone or object thrown at birds or used in games, similar to a slingshot projectile.

  2. 2.
    slingshot stoneclassical

    A small stone or object used with a slingshot or similar device.

Parallel reading

برقل: كذب.
Barqala: to lie.
والبرقيل، بالكسر: الجلاهق يرمى به البندق.
And al-barqeel, with a kasra: the small stones that are thrown with a slingshot.