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ءثب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of settling, remaining, or being firm in a place. It encompasses ideas of dwelling, residing, and establishing oneself, often implying a sense of permanence or stability.

Derived headwords

آثَبَverb
  1. 1.
    to settleboth

    To establish oneself or settle in a place, to take up residence.

مَآثِبnoun
  1. 1.
    dwelling placeclassical

    A place where one settles or resides; a dwelling or abode.

  2. 2.
    settlementclassical

    A place of settlement or habitation.

Parallel reading

المآثب: موضع.
Al-Ma'athib: a place.
وهبت رياح الصيف يرمين بالسفا، ... تلية باقي قرمل بالمآثب
The summer winds blew, throwing up sand... a mound remaining of the thorny trees in the dwelling place.