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سخب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of a necklace or a string of beads, often made from materials other than precious gems. It also seems to encompass the idea of a collection or string of things.

Derived headwords

السِّخَابnoun
  1. 1.
    Necklaceboth

    A necklace, typically made from beads of various materials like pearls or other substances, not necessarily precious gems.

  2. 2.
    String of beadsclassical

    A string or collection of beads, pearls, or similar items.

سُخُبnoun
  1. 1.
    Necklacesclassical

    The plural form of 'sikhāb', referring to multiple necklaces or strings of beads.

Parallel reading

السخاب: قلادة تتخذ من سك وغيره.
The sikhāb: a necklace made from pearls and other things.
ليس فيها من الجوهر شئ،
There is nothing of precious substance in it,
والجمع سخب.
and the plural is sakhb.