"Naskh" meaning in English

See Naskh in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /næsk/ Forms: Nasakh [alternative]
enPR: năsk Rhymes: -æsk Etymology: From Arabic نَسْخ (nasḵ, literally “copy, transcription”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|نَسْخ|lit=copy, transcription}} Arabic نَسْخ (nasḵ, literally “copy, transcription”), {{root|en|ar|ن س خ}} Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Naskh
  1. The cursive style of calligraphy most commonly used to write Arabic. Wikipedia link: Naskh (script) Categories (topical): Calligraphy Synonyms: Naskhi, Neskhi Related terms: Nastaliq, Shikasta Nasta'liq
    Sense id: en-Naskh-en-name-BaUYAEfY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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