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خربز

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily refers to a specific type of fruit, the melon or watermelon. It is discussed in classical Arabic texts with its etymology and usage in historical contexts.

Derived headwords

الخِرْبِزُnoun
  1. 1.
    melon/watermelonboth

    A large, round fruit with sweet, juicy flesh, typically green rind. It is identified as a type of melon or watermelon.

Parallel reading

الخربز، بالكسر، أهمله الجوهري ونقل الصاغاني عن الكسائي: هو البطيخ
Al-kharbiz, with a kasra, was neglected by Al-Jawhari, and Al-Saghani transmitted from Al-Kisa'i: it is the watermelon.
وقال: عربي صحيح، أو أصله فارسي، قاله أبو حنيفة
And he said: it is correct Arabic, or its origin is Persian, according to Abu Hanifa.
وقد جرى في كلامهم، وجاء ذكره في حديث أنس رضي الله عنه:
And it has occurred in their speech, and its mention came in a hadith of Anas, may Allah be pleased with him:
رأيت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يجمع بين الرطب والخربز
I saw the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, combining ripe dates and watermelon.