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لهلء

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to the concept of retreating or falling back. The primary derived form discussed indicates a specific type of backward movement.

Derived headwords

تَلَهْلَأَverb
  1. 1.
    to retreatclassical

    To move backward or withdraw from a position.

Parallel reading

تلهلأت أي نكصت
Talhallā'a means to retreat.