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خدلب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root describes a state of weakness, particularly in gait or in an aged animal. It conveys a sense of being slow, relaxed, and lacking vigor.

Derived headwords

الخَدْلَبَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Weak gaitclassical

    A manner of walking characterized by weakness or lack of firmness.

خَدْلَبadjective
  1. 1.
    Aged and weak (female camel)classical

    Describing a female camel that is old, relaxed, and exhibiting weakness.

Parallel reading

الخدلبة: مشية «1» فيها ضعف.
Al-khadlabah: a gait with weakness in it.
وناقة خدلب: مسنة مسترخية، فيها ضعف.
And a khadlab female camel: aged, relaxed, with weakness in her.