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قعمث

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be very limited in usage, primarily referring to a specific type of man. The main derived term describes a man who is cuckolded or allows his wife to engage in extramarital affairs.

Derived headwords

القَعْمُوثnoun
  1. 1.
    cuckoldclassical

    A man who is aware of and permits his wife's adultery without showing jealousy or taking action.

ديوثnoun
  1. 1.
    cuckoldclassical

    A man who is indifferent to his wife's infidelity; a pimp.

Parallel reading

القعموث: الديوث.
Al-qa'muuth: the dayuuth.