Nasal bridge (قَصَبَةُ الأنفِ)

Nasal bridge (قَصَبَةُ الأنفِ)


أصول الفقه

المعنى الاصطلاحي :


A hard bone located in the upper part of the nose.

التعريف اللغوي المختصر :


"Qasabah": any bone that is circular, hollow, and contains marrow. Original meaning: something which is long and hollow. The "qasabah" of the nose is a bone in it. "Qasabah" is also used as a unit of measurement length and area in Egypt, and it is equal to ten cubits.