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Root entry · 3 derived lemmasThis root primarily relates to the concept of illumination or radiance, particularly of the face. It also extends to meanings of beauty and the act of packing or filling something.
Derived headwords
عَبَا يَعْبُوverb
- 1.to shineclassical
Said of a face, meaning it became illuminated or radiant.
العَابِيَةadjective
- 1.beautiful womanclassical
An epithet for a beautiful woman, implying radiance and attractiveness.
تَعْبِيَةnoun
- 1.packing
The act of packing or filling something, such as provisions or goods.
Parallel reading
عبا يعبو: أضاء وجهه.
He shone, his face became illuminated.
والعابية: الحسناء.
And the radiant one: the beautiful woman.
وعبو المتاع: تعبيته.
And the packing of goods: filling them.