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بَلادَةٌ

Root: بلد

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بَلادَةٌ [an Verbal.Noun (of بَلُدَ) used as a subst.] and بُلْدَةٌ and بَلْدَةٌ Stupidity, dulness, want of intelligence, or of penetration, sharpness, vigour, or effectiveness, in the performing of affairs.
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