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الكافه

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to the concept of encompassing, gathering, or being comprehensive. It is primarily used in classical Arabic to denote a leader or commander who brings forces together.

Derived headwords

الكافِهnoun
  1. 1.
    Commanderclassical

    The leader or chief of an army or military forces.

  2. 2.
    Encompasserclassical

    One who gathers or brings together; one who is comprehensive.

Parallel reading

الكافه، بالفاء كصاحب: رئيس العسكر.
Al-Kafih, with a fa' like sahib: the chief of the army.