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بءب

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe something short, stout, and broad, particularly in relation to a horse's build and gait. It conveys a sense of substantiality and powerful movement.

Derived headwords

بَؤْبnoun
  1. 1.
    Horse of stout buildclassical

    A horse that is short, thick-fleshed, with a wide stride and capable of covering great distances.

Parallel reading

فرس بؤب: قصير غليظ اللحم فسيح الخطو بعيد القدر.
A stout horse: short, thick-fleshed, wide-striding, and capable of great distance.