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سرعب

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to a specific animal, the weasel, and its characteristics. It also includes a geographical place name.

Derived headwords

السُّرْعُوبnoun
  1. 1.
    weaselboth

    A small, carnivorous mammal known for its agility and slender body.

سُرْعُوبadjective
  1. 1.
    agileclassical

    Describing something that moves with quickness and ease, like a weasel.

سُرَاعِيبnoun
  1. 1.
    weaselsboth

    The plural form of 'al-sur'ub', referring to multiple weasels.

سِرِنْدِيبname
  1. 1.
    Serendibclassical

    A well-known country or region located in the East, specifically in India.

Parallel reading

وثبة سرعوب رأى زبابا
A weasel-like leap, he saw a large rat.
أي رأى جرذا ضخما
Meaning he saw a large rat.
سرنديب بلد معروف بناحية الهند
Serendib is a known country in the region of India.