צְרַב (cmp. צרף) to shrink (from heat). —Part. pass. צָרִיב compact, hardened. Bets. 7ᵃ משום דצְרִיבָן because they (the eggs that are laid) are hard-shelled (and that is what he cares for).
צְרַב
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צְרַב (cmp. צרף ) to shrink (from heat). —Part. pass . צָרִיב compact, hardened . Bets. 7ᵃ משום דצְרִיבָן because they (the eggs that are laid) are…
References
- Jastrow, צְרַף I 1
- Beitzah 7a:2