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حبء

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to close companionship and intimacy, specifically referring to those who are near and dear to a ruler or a person of authority. It encompasses the concept of confidants and special associates.

Derived headwords

الحبأnoun
  1. 1.
    King's confidantclassical

    Refers to a close companion or associate of a king, someone who is privy to his secrets and inner circle.

  2. 2.
    Inner circleclassical

    Denotes the select group of people who are close to a ruler or person of high status, his special associates.

أحباءnoun
  1. 1.
    Confidantsclassical

    The plural form of 'habī', referring to close companions, intimate friends, or those in the inner circle.

  2. 2.
    Beloved onesboth

    Can also refer to loved ones or dear ones in a general sense.

Parallel reading

الحبأ: جليس الملك وخاصته
Al-ḥibāʾ: The king's companion and his inner circle.
والجمع: أحباء
And the plural is: aḥibbāʾ.
مثل: سبب، وأسباب
Similar to: sabab, and asbāb.