Arabic

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Etymology

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From the root ن ج ل (n-j-l), because it furthers its lineage widely by rhizomes and stolons.

Noun

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نَجِيل (najīlm

  1. creeping grasses
    1. dog's tooth grass (Cynodon spp.)
    2. cock's foot (Dactylis spp.)
    3. wheatgrass (Agropyron spp.)

Declension

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