baḥthun baHovN بَحْثٌ Bookmark Bookmarked Share 1., (so in the K,) or ↓ بحِيثٌ, (so in the L,) according to Sh, (L,) A mine (L, K) in which one searches for gold and silver. (L.)2. -A2- Also the former, A great serpent; (K;) because it scrapes up the dust or earth. (TA.)