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النصمة

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of an image or idol, particularly one that is worshipped. It encompasses the act of creating such images and the act of worshipping them.

Derived headwords

النَّصْمَةnoun
  1. 1.
    idolclassical

    An image or statue that is worshipped, often as a deity.

  2. 2.
    imageclassical

    A representation or likeness of something.

نَصَمَverb
  1. 1.
    to worship an idolclassical

    To engage in the act of worshipping an idol or image.

Parallel reading

الصورة تعبد.
The image is worshipped.