عريس
‘arīs
The English word 'groom' is translated into Arabic as عريس (‘arīs).
The term refers to a person who looks after horses.
Meaning: person who looks after horses (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, the word for groom is عَريس.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
‘arīs
Did you know?
- While an English speaker might use 'groom' for a horse handler, using عريس in a stable could be mistaken as calling the worker a newlywed.
- The root of عريس relates to the idea of 'adornment' or 'decoration', reflecting how a groom is dressed up for a ceremony.
- The عريس is the center of a زفة, a loud and celebratory procession featuring drums and singing that escorts him to the wedding.
Examples in context
- عَرِيسُ الحَفْلِ يَرْتَدي بَدَلَةً جَمِيلَةً.The groom of the party is wearing a beautiful suit.
