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حنح

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to sounds and vocalizations, specifically those associated with animals, particularly sheep or goats. It describes the act of making such sounds, often in a context of calling or driving them.

Derived headwords

حَنَحَverb
  1. 1.
    to bleat, to baaboth

    To make the characteristic sound of sheep or goats.

مَسْكَنnoun
  1. 1.
    driving sound for sheepclassical

    A sound used to drive or herd sheep or goats.

Parallel reading

حَنَحَ، مسكن: زجر للغنم.
To bleat, a driving sound for sheep.