Arabic

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Root
ز ب ل (z b l)
4 terms

Etymology 1.1

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From the root ز ب ل (z-b-l). Compare Hebrew זֶבֶל (manure, garbage), Classical Syriac ܙܒܠܐ.

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Verb

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زَبَّلَ (zabbala) II (non-past يُزَبِّلُ (yuzabbilu), verbal noun تَزْبِيل (tazbīl))

  1. to fertilize, to treat with manure or compost
    Synonyms: دَمَلَ (damala), سَمَّدَ (sammada)
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Etymology 1.2

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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زِبْل (ziblm

  1. compost
  2. dung, manure
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Persian

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Adjective

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زبل (zebel)

  1. quick-witted
  2. clever
  3. cunning