Arabic Word · Intermediate
أناغالس
pimpernel (Anagallis gen
Pronunciation: /ʔa.naː.ɣaː.lis/
Meaning
pimpernel (Anagallis gen. et spp.)
Example
أناغاليس صنفين أحدهما نوّاره لازوردي ويقال ويقال له بالعجمية القرذينالة, والآخر نوّاره أحمر وقال له بالعجمية الشنشالة عن ابن جلجب.
Pimpernel: There are two kinds of it: One has blue blossoms called in Romance qarḏīnālla, the other is of red blossoms called šinšālla in Romance. So it is written in Ibn Juljul.
Practice tips
- Practice أناغالس 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.