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نخرب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with the concept of holes, cavities, and openings, particularly those found in the ground or in structures. It can also extend to the idea of destruction or ruin, often as a consequence of such openings or decay.

Derived headwords

النَخْرُوبnoun
  1. 1.
    hole in a burrowboth

    A single opening or hole belonging to a burrow or den.

النَخَارِيبnoun
  1. 1.
    burrow openingsboth

    Plural of 'nakhroob', referring to multiple openings or entrances to a burrow or hole in the ground.

Parallel reading

النخروب: واحد النخاريب، وهي شقوق الجحر.
An-nakhroob: the singular of an-nakhaareeb, which are the cracks or openings of a burrow.