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حرص

Root: حرص

2 entries for this word

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Entry 1

حرص ḥaraṣa i and ḥariṣa a (ḥirṣ) to desire, want, covet (على s.th.); to be intent, be bent (على on); to strive (على for), aspire (على to)

Entry 2

حرص ḥirṣ greed, avidity, cupidity, covetousness; desire; aspiration, endeavor, wish (على for); avarice │حرصا على in the desire for …, in the endeavor to …; حرصا على الارواح danger! (on warning signs)

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