Arabic Word · Intermediate
ذؤابة
lock, tress, wisp, curl (of hair)
Pronunciation: /ðu.ʔaː.ba/
Meaning
lock, tress, wisp, curl (of hair)
Example
فَأَمَرَ بِفَرَسَيْنِ جَمُوحَيْنِ وَشُدَّتْ ذَوَائِبُهَا فِي ذَنَبَيْهِمَا ثُمَّ ٱسْتُحْضِرَا فَقَطَعَهَا
He called for two restive horses and their curls were fastened to their tails then they were brought along and he cut them.
Practice tips
- Practice ذؤابة 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.