Morh Kfarsghab - Etymology

Etymology

For the etymology of Kfarsghab, see Kfarsghab.

Morh (Arabic: مرح‎, pronounced ) is derived from the Semitic root mrh. It is one form of mrah which according to Elie Wardini,

is almost exclusively in Lebanon a spread place name appellation. It signifies stable, hurdle, resting place (for livestock), besides also building in which the silk caterpillar is pulled (reeling of cocoons)

It gives an indication as to the historical destination of this place during wintertime for the mountain people of Kfarsghab.

As cattle breeding was never a main source of income for Kfarsghab, it is possible that Morh Kfarsghab was used in winter for the Mullberry silkworms which represented a major activity in the region.

For the local people, Morh Kfarsghab is called sahil (Arabic: ساحل‎ ) which literally means sea coast in Arabic.

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