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جوج

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to something worthless, insignificant, or of low value. It is used to describe objects or concepts that are trivial and hold no real worth.

Derived headwords

الجاجةnoun
  1. 1.
    Worthless beadclassical

    A low-value bead or trinket that is worth nothing.

حاجةnoun
  1. 1.
    Need, necessityboth

    Something that is required or essential.

  2. 2.
    Thing, objectboth

    A general term for an object or item.

Parallel reading

الجاجة: خرزة وضيعة لا تساوى شيئا
Al-jājah: a lowly bead that is worth nothing.
فجاءت كخاصى العير لم تحل عاجة ولا جاجة منها تلوح على وشم
So she came forth like the testicles of a donkey, not having a need fulfilled, nor a worthless thing appearing from her upon the tattoo.