عُطْبَةٌ
Root: عطب
Full Definition
عُطْبَةٌ
: see عُطْبٌ.
2 Also A portion of rag by means of which fire is taken: or a portion of burning cotton or rag: so in the saying, أَجِدُ رِيحَ عُطْبَةٍ [I perceive the odour of a portion of burning cotton or rag].
2 Also A portion of rag by means of which fire is taken: or a portion of burning cotton or rag: so in the saying, أَجِدُ رِيحَ عُطْبَةٍ [I perceive the odour of a portion of burning cotton or rag].
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