Arabic Word · Intermediate
جعفيل
broomrape (Orobanche gen
Pronunciation: /d͡ʒaʕ.fiːl/
Meaning
broomrape (Orobanche gen. et spp.)
Example
جعفيل: هو الدواء المسمى باليونانية أورنفحي وقد ذكرته في حرف الألف التي بعدها واو فتأمله هناك.
Broomrape: This is the drug named in Greek ὀροβάγχη (orobánkhē) and I already mentioned it under the letter A whereafter W and look there.
Practice tips
- Practice جعفيل 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.