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بهرج

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with concepts of falsity, worthlessness, and deception. It extends to things that are counterfeit, showy but empty, or morally corrupt.

Derived headwords

بَهْرَجnoun
  1. 1.
    falsity, worthlessnessboth

    The false, counterfeit, or worthless aspect of something. It refers to that which is spurious or of poor quality.

  2. 2.
    deception, showinessclassical

    Something that is outwardly attractive or impressive but lacks substance or value; a deceptive appearance.

بُهْرُجnoun
  1. 1.
    counterfeit coinclassical

    A counterfeit or debased coin, especially a dirham that is not genuine or of full value.

Parallel reading

البهرج: الباطل والردئ من الشئ
Al-bahraj: The false and the bad of a thing.
وهو معرب
And it is a loanword.
يقال درهم بهرج
It is said, a bahraj dirham.
وكان ما اهتض الجحاف بهرجا
And what Al-Juhāf took was false/worthless.
أي باطلا
Meaning false.