 a quince was presented to him that was brought from taif. he said quince is an excellent food. it makes the mouth feel good and removes the weakness of the heart. he meant weakness which is what covers the heart.
وأهديت له سفرجلة أوتي بها من الطايف فقال نعم الطعام السفرجل يطيب الفم ويذهب ضخاء القلب يعني الضخاء وهو ما يغشي القلب.