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كحلب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to the application of kohl or eye cosmetic. It also seems to denote a specific type of plant or herb.

Derived headwords

كُحْلُبَةnoun
  1. 1.
    kohlboth

    A dark powder, typically antimony sulfide, used as an eyeliner or eyeshadow, especially in traditional Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures.

  2. 2.
    herbclassical

    A plant or part of a plant used for its scent, flavor, or medicinal properties. This specific herb might be known for its use in eye treatments.

كَحَلَبَverb
  1. 1.
    to apply kohlclassical

    To apply kohl or eye cosmetic to the eyes.

Parallel reading

وكحلب: اسم، أهمله الجماعة.
And kaḥalaba: a noun, neglected by the group.