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سغبل

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

The root سغبل appears to relate to the act of anointing or saturating something, particularly food or the head, with oil or fat. It implies a process of enriching or making something moist and flavorful through the application of greasy substances.

Derived headwords

سَغْبَلَverb
  1. 1.
    to anoint food with fatboth

    To anoint food, especially with ghee or fat, to enhance its flavor and texture.

  2. 2.
    to saturate the head with oilboth

    To saturate or moisten one's head with oil or grease.

Parallel reading

سَغْبَلَ الطعامَ، إذا أذمه بالإهالة أو بالسمن.
He anointed the food, meaning he seasoned it with ghee or fat.
وسَغْبَلَ رأسه بالدهن، أي رواه.
And he saturated his head with oil, meaning he moistened it.