Arabic · noun · People & Roles

Hareef

हरीफ़

said ha-REEF

also written: Harif

Meaning

A rival or opponent; a competitor in love, contest, or the wine-gathering.

Usage & notes

The contender against whom the lover or hero is matched; in the tavern the hareef is a fellow-drinker, in love the rival for the beloved's favour.

Related words

The rival in love; the lover's competitor for the beloved.

Confrontation, contest or facing of an adversary.