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اللعم

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily relates to the concept of saliva or drool. It describes the substance itself and potentially the act of producing it.

Derived headwords

اللَّعِمnoun
  1. 1.
    salivaboth

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

  2. 2.
    droolboth

    Excessive saliva that flows from the mouth, often associated with sleep or certain medical conditions.

Parallel reading

اللَّعِم، مُحَرَّكَةً: اللُّعَابُ.
Al-la'im, with short vowels: saliva.