شام
Root: شام
2 entries for this word
Hans Wehr Definitions
Entry 1
شام VI to perceive an evil omen (من or ب in), regard as an evil portent (من or ب ب s.th.); to foretell calamity (من or ب from); to be superstitious; to he pessimistic X to perceive an evil omen (ب in), regard as an evil portent (ب s.th.); to foretell calamity (ب from)
Entry 2
شام (شيم) šāma i to look out (هـ for), be on the lookout, watch; to expect (هـ s.th.), hope (هـ for)
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