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مَعْرَفَةٌ

Root: عرف

Full Definition

مَعْرَفَةٌ The place [or part] upon which grows the عُرْف [or mane]; the place of the عُرْف of the horse, from the forelock to the withers: or the flesh upon which grows the عُرْف. But the phrase الأَخْذُ مِنْ مَعْرَفَةِ الدَّابَّةِ means The cutting [or taking] of somewhat from the عُرْف of the beast.
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