H2512 חַלֻּק challuq → ← H2505 חָלַק châlaq
4 languagesA garment, specifically an undergarment or tunic, worn next to the skin. In some contexts, the word may refer to a type of linen shirt or a basic article of clothing, rather than emphasizing the quality 'smooth.' The term does not refer generically to 'smoothness,' but to a particular item of clothing characterized by its smooth texture or fabric.
Etymology
Derived from the root חלק (ḥ-l-q), which primarily means 'to be smooth, slippery.' The noun חַלֻּק (ḥalluq) represents a substantivized form, referring to a garment—likely named for its smooth texture or fabric. The relationship is one of transferred meaning from the root's physical quality (smoothness) to the textile's tactile property.