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الكثنة

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root pertains to a structure or platform made of reeds, branches, and fragrant plants, used for decoration or as a base. It also relates to the act of gathering or arranging such materials.

Derived headwords

الكُثْنَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Platform of reeds and branchesclassical

    A structure made from reeds and branches, often adorned with fragrant plants, used as a decorative base or platform.

الكُثْنَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Basket of reedsclassical

    A type of basket or container fashioned from reeds and branches, with a hollow center, often used to hold flowers or other items.

كثَنَverb
  1. 1.
    To gather or arrangeclassical

    To gather, arrange, or pile up materials, particularly reeds and branches, to form a structure.

مَكْثَنَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Place of gatheringclassical

    A place where things are gathered or piled up, possibly referring to the location where the 'kuthnah' is constructed or used.

Parallel reading

الكثنة، بالضم: شيء يتخذ من آس وأغصان خلاف، تبسط، وينضد عليها الرياحين
Al-kuthnah, with dammah, is something made from myrtle and various branches, which is spread out, and upon which fragrant plants are arranged.
أصله: كثنا
Its origin is: kathana.
أو هي نوردجة من القصب والأغصان الرطبة الوريقة، تحزم، ويجعل جوفها النور
Or it is a type of basket made from reeds and moist, leafy branches, which is bound, and its hollow interior is made into a light (or filled with flowers).