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كهرب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root entry discusses the origin and properties of amber, a fossilized resin. It is noted to be of Persian origin and possesses various beneficial qualities and characteristics.

Derived headwords

الكَهْرَبnoun
  1. 1.
    amberboth

    A fossilized tree resin, typically yellow or brownish-yellow, known for its electrostatic properties when rubbed.

الكَهْرَبَاnoun
  1. 1.
    amberclassical

    An alternative name for amber, specifically referring to the yellow, known substance.

Parallel reading

ومما يستدرك عليه: الكهرب، ويقال: الكهربا، مقصورا، لهذا الأصفر المعروف ذكره ابن الكتبي، والحكيم داوود؛ وله منافع وخواص.
And among what is to be added to it: al-kaharab, and it is said: al-kaharba, shortened, for this known yellow substance, mentioned by Ibn al-Kutbi and al-Hakim Dawud; and it has benefits and properties.
وهي فارسية، وأصلها كاه ربا، أي: جاذب ا
And it is Persian, and its origin is 'kah reba', meaning: attracting.