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Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily relates to the concept of whiteness, purity, and brightness, often associated with light, snow, and radiant objects. It can also extend to meanings of clarity and excellence.

Derived headwords

النَّروَةnoun
  1. 1.
    white stoneclassical

    A thin, white stone. It might also be ground into powder.

Parallel reading

النروة: حجر أبيض رقيق، وربما دكي به.
Al-Narwah: a thin, white stone, and perhaps it is ground into powder.