خار
Root: خار
2 entries for this word
Hans Wehr Definitions
Entry 1
خار (خور) kāra (خوار kuwār) to low, moo (cattle); -- خور kawira a (خور kawar) and خار kāra u to decline in force or vigor; to grow weak, spiritless, languid, to languish, flag; to dwindle, give out (strength)
Entry 2
خار (خير) kāra i to choose, make one’s choice; to prefer (على هـ s.th. to) II to make or let (ه s.o.) choose (بين between, في from), give (ه s.o.) the alternative, option or choice (بين between, في in); to prefer (على هـ s.th. to) III to vie, compete (ه with s.o.); to make or let (ه s.o.) choose, give (ه s.o.) the choice, option or alternative V to choose, select, pick (هـ, ه s.o., s.th.) VIII to choose, make one’s choice; to choose, select, elect, pick (هـ, ه s.o., s.th.), fix upon s.o. or s.th. (هـ, ه); to prefer (على هـ s.th. to) │اختار الله الى جواره ... (jiwārihī) approx.: the Lord has taken ... unto Himself X to seek or request what is good or best (هـ) for o.s. (ه from s.o.); to consult an oracle, cast lots │استخار الله في to ask God for proper guidance in
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