See also: خفش and جفص

Hijazi Arabic

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Root
ج ف س
1 term

Etymology

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From Arabic جِفْس (jifs).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /d͡ʒi.fis/, [d͡ʒɪ.fɪsˤ]

Adjective

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جفس (jifis) (feminine جفسة (jifsa), common plural جفسين (jifsīn), feminine plural جفسات (jifsāt))

  1. crusty
  2. harsh
  3. stern, gruff