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تضيّع

Root: ضيع

Form: 5

Full Definition

تضيّعV , said of the wind, It blew: because it [often] destroys that upon which it blows: so says Er-Rághib.
2 Said of musk, It diffused its odour, or fragrance: a dial. var. of تضوّع: or an instance of substitution [of ى for و]. [See also 1, last explanation.]
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