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Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of spoiling, corrupting, or damaging something. It can also extend to the idea of being afflicted or suffering from a defect, particularly in the eyes.

Derived headwords

كَحَىverb
  1. 1.
    to spoilboth

    To cause something to become spoiled, corrupted, or damaged.

  2. 2.
    to afflict (eyes)classical

    To afflict someone with a disease or defect, specifically concerning the eyes.

كَحْيnoun
  1. 1.
    spoilingboth

    The act or process of spoiling or corrupting.

  2. 2.
    eye afflictionclassical

    A disease or defect of the eye.

مَكْحُوّadjective
  1. 1.
    spoiledboth

    Describing something that has been spoiled, corrupted, or damaged.

  2. 2.
    afflicted (eyes)classical

    Describing someone whose eyes are afflicted with a disease or defect.

Parallel reading

كَحَى: أفسد.
Kaḥā: spoiled.