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نثت

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root describes a state of decay, putrefaction, or deterioration, particularly concerning flesh or wounds. It can also refer to a flaccid, bleeding condition of gums or lips.

Derived headwords

نَثَتَverb
  1. 1.
    to decay, putrefyboth

    To undergo decay or putrefaction, especially referring to flesh or a wound.

  2. 2.
    to become loose, flaccidclassical

    To become loose, slack, or flaccid, describing gums or lips.

نَثِيثَةadjective
  1. 1.
    decayed, putridclassical

    Describing flesh or a wound that has decayed or become putrid.

  2. 2.
    flaccid, bleedingclassical

    Describing gums or lips that are loose, flaccid, and bleeding.

Parallel reading

نثت اللحم: تغير
Flesh decayed: it changed.
وكذلك الجرح
And likewise the wound.
ولثة نثتة: مسترخية دامية
And a flaccid, bleeding gum.
وكذلك الشفة
And likewise the lip.