Arabic edit

Etymology edit

Formally from the root ص ح ف (ṣ-ḥ-f), but related to ص ح ن (ṣ ḥ n), ص ف ح (ṣ f ḥ). Compare also Qatabanian 𐩮𐩢𐩰𐩩 (ṣḥft) and Minaean 𐩮𐩢𐩰𐩩 (ṣḥft) meaning a moat or lower part of a fortification.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

صَحْفَة (ṣaḥfaf (plural صِحَاف (ṣiḥāf)) (Classical Arabic)

  1. large bowl, plate, dish

Declension edit