Arabic Word · Intermediate
كركند
ruby spinel, a precious stone from the spinel mineral
Pronunciation: /kar.kand/
Meaning
ruby spinel, a precious stone from the spinel mineral
Example
كركند: الغافقي قيل أنه حجر يشبه الياقوت الأحمر غير أنه ليس في نضارته ولا جنسه وإذا نفخ عليه النار انكسر والمبرد يعمل فيه عملاً خفيفاً.
Ruby spinel: Al-Ġāfaqīy: It is said to be a stone similar to ruby but it isn’t in its shine nor value. And when fire is blown upon it then it bursts. The file works upon it but
Practice tips
- Practice كركند 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.