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بندك

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to small, possibly round or compact objects, or perhaps something that is tied or bound. The primary usage found is for small, round stones or pebbles, often used in games or as projectiles.

Derived headwords

البنادكnoun
  1. 1.
    small stonesclassical

    Refers to small, round stones or pebbles. This is the primary meaning derived from the context.

  2. 2.
    marblesclassical

    Could also refer to marbles, as they are small, round objects used in games.

البنائقnoun
  1. 1.
    small stonesclassical

    A synonym for البنادك, also referring to small, round stones or pebbles.

Parallel reading

البنادك: البنائق
Al-banādiku: Al-banā'iqu.
كأن زرور القبطرية علقت بنادكها منه بجذع مقوم
As if the buttons of the Qubṭariyyah (a type of garment or fabric) were attached to its small stones (or marbles) from a straightened trunk.