جفس

See also: خفش, and جفص

Hijazi Arabic

Root
ج ف س
1 term

Etymology

From Arabic جِفْس (jifs).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /d͡ʒi.fis/, [d͡ʒɪ.fɪsˤ]

Adjective

جفس • (jifis) (feminine جفسة (jifsa), common plural جفسين (jifsīn), feminine plural جفسات (jifsāt))

1. crusty
2. harsh
3. stern, gruff