عم
Root: عم
4 entries for this word
Hans Wehr Definitions
Entry 1
عم abbreviation of the formula عليه السلام (salāmu) may peace be upon him!
Entry 2
عم ‘amma = (عن ما>) عما
Entry 3
عم ‘amma u (عموم ‘umūm) to be or become general, universal, common, prevalent, comprehensive, all-embracing, to spread, prevail; -- ‘amma u to comprise, include, embrace, encompass, pervade (هـ s.th.), extend, stretch, be spread, be diffused, be prevailing (هـ all over s.th.) عمت البلوى به (balwā) it has become a general necessity II to generalize (هـ s.th.); to spread universally, universalize, popularize, democratize (هـ s.th.); to make (هـ s.th.) universally accessible, open (هـ s.th.) to the public at large; to introduce (هـ s.th.) universally; to attire (ه s.o.) with a turban V to put on or wear a turban VIII = V
Entry 4
عم ‘amm pl. عموم ‘umūm, اعمام a‘mām father’s brother, paternal uncle │ ابن العم 640 ibn al-‘amm cousin on the father’s side; بنت العم bint al-‘amm female cousin on the father’s side
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