ܒܨܘܝܐ

From the root ܒ ܨ ܐ related to searching.

• IPA^(key): (singular)
• IPA^(key): (plural)

ܒܨܘܝܐ • (transliteration needed) m (plural ܒܨܘܝܐ, singular feminine counterpart ܒܨܘܝܬܐ)

1. inquirer, scrutineer, searcher, explorer
2. guardian of orphans

The sense of "inquirer" is often used negatively as someone who is too curious for their own good (e.g. heretics).

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