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غشرب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be very limited in usage, primarily referring to a lion. It also has a derived adjective describing a person as bold and decisive.

Derived headwords

الغُشَرْبnoun
  1. 1.
    lionclassical

    A term used to refer to a lion.

غُشَارِبadjective
  1. 1.
    bold, decisiveclassical

    Describes a person who is courageous, resolute, and acts with determination.

Parallel reading

الأسد.
The lion.
ورجل غشارب: جريء ماض،
And a bold, decisive man.
والعين لغة في ذلك وقد تقدم.
And 'al-'ayn' is a variant pronunciation for that, and it has been mentioned previously.