Arabic Word · Intermediate
قنبيل
kamala (Mallotus philippensis and by modern extension Mallotus gen
Pronunciation: /qan.biːl/
Meaning
kamala (Mallotus philippensis and by modern extension Mallotus gen. et spp.)
Example
قنبيل، قال ابن ماسويه: هي تربة ⟨تشبه⟩ الرمل تعلوها صفرة، من الحاوي.
Kamala. Ibn Māsawayh said, as stands in al-Rāzī’s Ḥāwī: It is a dust resembling sand of yellowness upon it.
Practice tips
- Practice قنبيل 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.