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الكركم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the color yellow and substances that possess this color, particularly saffron and turmeric. It also extends to meanings of sustenance and a general sense of beauty or radiance.

Derived headwords

الكَرْكُمnoun
  1. 1.
    Turmericboth

    A plant of the ginger family, with a bright yellow rhizome. It is used as a spice and a dye.

  2. 2.
    Saffronboth

    A spice derived from the dried stigmas of a crocus flower, known for its intense color and flavor.

  3. 3.
    Safflowerboth

    A thistle-like plant with bright yellow flowers, used as a dye and for its oil.

  4. 4.
    Beauty/Radianceclassical

    A quality of being pleasing, especially to the eye; a radiant appearance.

الكَرْكَمَانnoun
  1. 1.
    Sustenance/Provisionclassical

    That which is provided as food or support; livelihood or sustenance.

Parallel reading

الكَرْكُم، بالضم: الزعفران
Al-kurkum, with dammah, is saffron.
والعلك
And chewing gum.
والعصفر
And safflower.
والقطعة: بهاء
And the piece: beauty.
والكركمان، بالضم: الرزق
And al-kurkumān, with dammah, is sustenance.