Arabic Word · Intermediate
لحاء
bark, rind
Pronunciation: /li.ħaːʔ/
Meaning
bark, rind; bast
Example
شجر الفرصاد وشجرة شاه بلوط وشجر البندق وشجر الاتفاح وشجر الكمثرى كل هذه تألف بهضعا بعضا وقد يركب في لحائه دون أصله
The mulberry and the chestnut and the hazelnut and the apple and the pear all join together well and they can be grafted on their bark outwith their stems.
Practice tips
- Practice لحاء 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.