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عفر

Root: عف

3 entries for this word

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Entry 1

عفر ‘afara i (‘afr) to cover with dust, to soil, begrime (also بالتراب bi-t-turāb; هـ, ه s.o., s.th.) II = I; to dust, sprinkle with dust or powder (هـ s.th.); to glean

Entry 2

عفر ‘afar pl. اعفار a‘far dust

Entry 3

عفر ‘ufār (eg.) duet

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