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مِزْهَرٌ

Root: زهر

Full Definition

مِزْهَرٌ A certain musical instrument; the lute (عُود) upon which one plays: pl. مَزَاهِرُ.

def.2 One who makes the fire bright, and turns it over [to prevent its going out or becoming dull,] (يُقَلِّبُهَا, K and TA, in the CK يُوقِدُها,) for [the purpose of attracting] guests.
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