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خربص

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to the concept of something being insignificant, small, or of little value. It is often used in negation to emphasize the complete absence of something, particularly in the context of possessions or adornments.

Derived headwords

خَرْبَصِيصَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Trifleboth

    A small, insignificant thing or amount. It is often used in negative constructions to denote the complete absence of anything of value.

  2. 2.
    Jewelryclassical

    Specifically refers to a piece of adornment or jewelry, implying something small and perhaps decorative.

Parallel reading

ما عليها خربصيصة
She has not a single piece of jewelry on her.
ما في الوعاء خربصيصة
There is not a thing in the vessel.
ما في السقاء خربصيصة
There is not a thing in the waterskin.
ما في البئر خربصيصة
There is not a thing in the well.