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هبرق

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to the craft of metalworking, specifically blacksmithing and goldsmithing. It describes the actions and practitioners involved in these trades, often with a focus on the intense heat and effort required.

Derived headwords

الهِبْرِقَىnoun
  1. 1.
    blacksmithclassical

    A person who works with iron, shaping it with heat and tools.

  2. 2.
    goldsmithclassical

    A craftsman who works with gold, often involving intricate designs and fine manipulation.

Parallel reading

الهبرقى بالكسر: الحداد، والصائغ.
Al-hibraqi (with kasra): the blacksmith, and the goldsmith.
كالهبرقى تنحى ينفخ الفحما
Like the blacksmith, he moves aside, blowing on the coals.
يقول: أكب في كناسه يحفر أصل الشجرة، كالصائغ إذا تحرف ينفخ الفحم.
He means: he crouches in his lair, digging at the base of the tree, like the goldsmith when he is busy, blowing on the charcoal.