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ع س ب ق

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to a specific type of bitter-tasting tree or shrub. It is also described as having medicinal properties for treating wounds.

Derived headwords

العَسْبَقnoun
  1. 1.
    bitter shrubclassical

    A shrub or tree characterized by its bitter taste.

  2. 2.
    medicinal plant partclassical

    A part of a plant, possibly the stem or branch, that is used medicinally for treating wounds. Its length is described as being like a man's sitting posture.

Parallel reading

العسبق، كزبرج أهمله الجوهري.
Al-'asbaq, like zubraj, was neglected by Al-Jawhari.
وقال ابن دريد: شجر مر الطعم.
And Ibn Duraid said: It is a tree bitter in taste.
وقال غيره: طوله مثل قعدة الرجل تداوى به الجراحات، ولم يذكره الدينوري أيضا.
And others said: Its length is like a man's sitting posture, it is used to treat wounds, and Al-Dinnawari also did not mention it.