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شلجم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily refers to a specific type of plant, the turnip. It is also used in a poetic context, likely referencing the plant or its characteristics.

Derived headwords

الشَّلْجَمnoun
  1. 1.
    turnipboth

    A well-known plant, specifically the turnip (Brassica rapa).

شَلْجَمًاnoun
  1. 1.
    turnipclassical

    Used poetically, likely referring to the turnip plant.

Parallel reading

الشلجم. نبت معروف.
The turnip. A well-known plant.
تسألني برامتين شلجما
You ask me for two ramets (a type of plant or root) and a turnip.