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ف غ ف ر

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be related to a specific title or designation, rather than a common semantic field. It is used to denote a ruler or a specific type of official, particularly in the context of China.

Derived headwords

فَغْفُورٌname
  1. 1.
    Title for the ruler of Chinaclassical

    A title given to the sovereign ruler of China, analogous to titles like 'Kisra' for Persia or 'Najashi' for Abyssinia.

  2. 2.
    Fine porcelain from Chinaclassical

    Refers to the high-quality porcelain that is imported from China, to which this title is attributed.

Parallel reading

فَغْفُورٌ، كَعُصْفُورٍ: لَقَبٌ لِكُلِّ مَنْ مَلَكَ الصِّينَ
Faghfur, like 'usfur' (sparrow): a title for whoever ruled China.
كَكِسْرَى لِفَارِسَ، وَالنَّجَاشِيِّ لِلْحَبَشَةِ
Like Kisra for Persia, and Al-Najashi for Abyssinia.
وَإِلَيْهِ نُسِبَ الْخَزَفُ الْجَيِّدُ الَّذِي يُؤْتَى بِهِ مِنَ الصِّينِ
And to him is attributed the fine porcelain that is brought from China.