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حَلِىٌّ

Root: حلو

Full Definition

حَلِىٌّ A saying sweet in the mouth.
2 نَاقَةٌ حَلِيَّةٌ and , the latter is the original form [but app. obsolete], A she-camel eminent, or perfect, in pleasingness, or goodliness, or beauty: or pleasing in appearance and pace. (TA in art. علو.)
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