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جَوَّابٌ

Root: جوب

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جَوَّابٌ [An excellent well-digger:] a surname given to Málik Ibn-Kaab El-Kilábee, because he dug not a well nor bored a rock without making it to yield water.
2 A traverser of countries; one who travels much. Hence, جَوَّابُ لَيْلٍ سَرْمَدٍ One who travels all the night without sleeping. And جَوَّابٌ جَأّبٌ One who traverses the countries and gains wealth. And جَوَّابُ الفَلَاةِ The guide of the desert.
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