جِلْوَةٌ
Root: جلو
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جِلْوَةٌ
A female slave, or some other thing, that is presented, or given, by the husband to his bride at the time of her being displayed to him. One says, مَا جِلْوَتُهَا [What is her bridal present?]; and is answered, “ Such a thing. ”
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