Tahnik
from arab
Verified
Standard
verb
agama
Action
From arab
Definition
The act of chewing a date and then rubbing it on the palate of a newborn baby as a recommended practice in Islam.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic 'tahnīk' meaning 'rubbing the palate', associated with Prophet Muhammad's tradition.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action