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دم

Root: دم

3 entries for this word

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Entry 1

دم dam pl. دماء dimā’ blood; دماء homicide cases (jur.) │دم الأخوين d. al-akawain dragon’s blood (a dark-red, resinous substance derived from the dragon tree, Dracaena draco)

Entry 2

دم damma u (damm) to coat, smear, besmear (ب هـ s.th. with); to paint, daub, color, dye, tinge, tint (ب هـ s.th. with) II to rub, embrocate, anoint (ب هـ s.th. with)

Entry 3

دم damm ointment, unguent, salve, liniment, embrocation; paint; pigment, dye, dyestuff; rouge

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