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صرفح

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to intense argumentation, strong voices, and a confrontational or aggressive stance in disputes. It describes someone who is formidable in their opposition and vocal in their arguments.

Derived headwords

الصَّرَنْفَحnoun
  1. 1.
    Intense disputantclassical

    A person who is severe and intense in their arguments and disputes.

  2. 2.
    Loud-voiced personclassical

    Someone who has a strong and loud voice, particularly in the context of an argument.

الصَّرَنْقَحnoun
  1. 1.
    Intense disputantclassical

    Similar to الصرنفح, denoting someone severe and intense in disputes and arguments.

  2. 2.
    Loud-voiced personclassical

    Someone with a strong and loud voice, especially during a dispute.

Parallel reading

الصرنفح: الشديد الخصومة والصوت كالصرنقح
Al-ṣarnafḥ: the severe in dispute and voice, like al-ṣarnaqḥ.
وصرح ثعلب بأن المعروف إنما هو بالفاء
And Tha'lab stated that what is known is indeed with the letter Fā'.