וְ/דַ֥ר
𐤅/𐤃𐤓
dar
and-mother-of-pearl
A type of precious stone, generally understood as 'pearl' or 'mother-of-pearl,' valued for its lustrous sheen; in some contexts, the word may serve as an emblem of whiteness or brightness. The semantic range focuses on the material's visual qualities, especially as a symbol or metaphor for brightness or purity.
Esther 1:6 · Word #20
Lexicon H1858
| Lemma | דַּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤓 |
| Transliteration | dar |
| Strong's | H1858 |
| Definition | A type of precious stone, generally understood as 'pearl' or 'mother-of-pearl,' valued for its lustrous sheen; in some contexts, the word may serve as an emblem of whiteness or brightness. The semantic range focuses on the material's visual qualities, especially as a symbol or metaphor for brightness or purity. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and-mother-of-pearl |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1858-01
lustrous pearl
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state (with prefixed conjunction in surface form). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a precious stone identified as a pearl or mother-of-pearl, emphasizing its bright, lustrous sheen. Rendered in the singular to reflect the masculine singular absolute form. |
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