Arabic Word · Intermediate
جنتورية
common centaury, small centaury (Centaurium erythraea, syn
Pronunciation: /d͡ʒin.taw.rij.ja/
Meaning
common centaury, small centaury (Centaurium erythraea, syn. Centaurium minus)
Example
قنطوريون صنفان صغير وكبير، فيقال بالعجمية للصغير جنتورية، ورأت في بعض التراجم أنّه يقال للكبير المكنسة قرشية.
There are two types of centaury, small and larger. The small is hoten in the language of proximity centaurie. and I have seen in some glossaries the large hoten Quraysh broom.
Practice tips
- Practice جنتورية out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic word is for intermediate-level learners.