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ركه

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to pleasant scents or fragrances. The primary derived term discussed is associated with a good smell, specifically a sweet, musky aroma.

Derived headwords

الرَّكَاهَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Pleasant fragranceclassical

    A good or pleasant smell, specifically a sweet and musky scent.

Parallel reading

الرَّكَاهَة: النكهة الطيبة، عن الهجري
Ar-rakahah: The good fragrance, according to Al-Hajari.
حلو فكاهته مسك ركاهتهفي كفه من رقى الشيطان مفتاح
Sweet is his pleasantry, musk is his fragrance; in his palm is a key against the incantations of Satan.