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زرنب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily refers to a type of fragrant plant, specifically a lily or similar aromatic flower. It is also used metaphorically to describe something pleasant or delightful.

Derived headwords

الزُّرْنُبnoun
  1. 1.
    lilyboth

    A fragrant plant, often a lily or a similar aromatic flower, known for its pleasant scent.

  2. 2.
    fragrant plantclassical

    A general term for any plant that possesses a delightful aroma.

زَرْنَبverb
  1. 1.
    to be fragrantclassical

    To emit a pleasant and delightful scent, like that of a lily.

Parallel reading

الزُّرْنُب: ضرب من النّبات طيّب الرّائحة
The zurnub: a type of plant that is fragrant.
يا بأبي (2) أنت وفوك الأشنب * كأنما ذر عليه الزّرنب
May I be sacrificed for you and your pleasant-smelling mouth! * As if zurnub (fragrant perfume/plant) had been sprinkled upon it.