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miṣbāḥ
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noun[C]
A lamp, lantern, or other device that gives light.
miṣbāḥ
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Etymology
An Arabic instrument noun on the pattern miCCāC, from the root ص ب ح associated with morning and brightness.
Examples
أضاء مصباح صغير الغرفة.
aḍāʾa miṣbāḥun ṣaghīrun al-ghurfata
A small lamp lit the room.
وضعت المصباح على المكتب.
waḍaʿtu al-miṣbāḥa ʿalā al-maktabi
I put the lamp on the desk.
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noun[C]
A light bulb or electric light, especially as a replaceable source of illumination.
miṣbāḥ
Pronunciation
Etymology
An Arabic instrument noun on the pattern miCCāC, from the root ص ب ح associated with morning and brightness.
Examples
احترق مصباح المطبخ أمس.
iḥtaraqa miṣbāḥu al-maṭbakhi amsi
The kitchen light bulb burned out yesterday.
اشترينا مصباحا جديدا للغرفة.
ishtaraynā miṣbāḥan jadīdan lil-ghurfati
We bought a new light bulb for the room.
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noun[C]
A guiding light or source of guidance, knowledge, or inspiration; a beacon.
miṣbāḥ
Pronunciation
Etymology
An Arabic instrument noun on the pattern miCCāC, from the root ص ب ح associated with morning and brightness.
Examples
كان المعلم مصباحا لطلابه.
kāna al-muʿallimu miṣbāḥan li-ṭullābihi
The teacher was a guiding light for his students.
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