ʿarfatun

EarofapN

عَرْفَةٌ

1.

A question, or questioning, respecting a subject of information, in order to know it; (K, * TA;) as also عِرْفَةٌ. (K, TA.)

2.

See also عَرْفٌ.

3.

Also A purulent pustule that comes forth in the whiteness [or palm] of the hand. (ISk, S, O, K.)