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تجوّع

Root: جوع

Form: 5

Full Definition

تجوّعV He made himself hungry, or empty in the belly, intentionally, or purposely. You say, تَوَحَّشْ لِلدَّوَآءِ and تَجَوَّعْ لِلدَّوَآءِ, [Make thyself hungry, or make thy stomach empty of food and beverage, (see art. وحش,) or] abstain thou from eating the full quantity of food, for the purpose of taking medicine.


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