غُرْبَةٌ

1.
(S, K) and غُرْبٌ (K) [as simple substs. The state, or condition, of a stranger or foreigner: but originally both are, apparently, inf. ns. of غَرُبَ, like قُرْبَةٌ and قُرْبٌ of قَرُبَ, signifying] the being far, or distant, from one's home, or native country; (K;) i. q. اِغْتِرَابٌ (S, K) and تَغَرُّبٌ. (K.)
2.
Also, the former, Pure, or unmixed, whiteness. (IAar, TA.) [See مُغْرَبٌ.]

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