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خسج

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root pertains to a type of woven fabric or tent made from sheep's wool, specifically from the neck wool. It is characterized by its exceptional durability and resistance to wear.

Derived headwords

الخَسِيجُnoun
  1. 1.
    Woven fabric/tentclassical

    A garment or tent woven from the wool of a sheep's neck, known for its extreme durability.

الخَسِيُّnoun
  1. 1.
    Woven fabric/tentclassical

    An alternative form for a garment or tent woven from the wool of a sheep's neck, noted for its durability.

خَسِيًّاnoun
  1. 1.
    Woven fabric/tentclassical

    A term referring to a durable woven item, likely a tent or garment, made from wool.

Parallel reading

الخسيج والخسي، على البدل: كساء أو خباء ينسج من ظليف عنق الشاة فلا يكاد، زعموا، يبلى
Al-khaseej and al-khasee, by substitution: a garment or tent woven from the wool of a sheep's neck, which, they claim, scarcely wears out.
تحمل أهله، واستودعوه ... خسيا من نسيج الصوف بالي
He carried his family, and they entrusted to him... a khusyan from worn wool fabric.