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نَابِئٌ

Root: نبأ

Full Definition

نَابِئٌ act. part. n. of نَبَأَ.
2 A bull [app. a ثَوْرٌ وَحْشِىٌّ] that goes forth from one land or country to another.
3 A torrent that comes forth from another land or tract.
4 A man coming forth unexpectedly from an unknown quarter.
5 [See also نَبِىْءٌ.]
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