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The Comprehensive Aramaic Lexicon

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xpn noun sg. abs. or construct
ḥpn, ḥpnˀ (ḥŏp̄en, ḥup̄nā) n.f./m. handful
1 handful Com. ▶ more

--(a) as a measure of volume or container, roughly a cup(?) OfA, OfA-Egypt, OfA-Pers, OfA-Iran.
2 palm, fist (when taking or receiving by the handful) JLAtg, Syr, JBA.
3 (med.) a sore in the mouth Syr.