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سقدد

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of a horse being lean or well-built, specifically in a way that suggests preparedness or fitness for racing or strenuous activity. It describes a horse that is physically conditioned.

Derived headwords

السَّقْدَدnoun
  1. 1.
    Lean horseclassical

    A horse that is lean, well-built, and physically conditioned, suggesting it is prepared for exertion.

أسْقَدَّverb
  1. 1.
    To condition a horseclassical

    To make a horse lean and well-built, to condition it for racing or strenuous activity.

Parallel reading

السَّقْدَدُ الفَرَسُ المُضْمَرُ
The saqdad is the lean, conditioned horse.
وَقَدْ أَسْقَدَّ فَرَسَهُ
And he conditioned his horse.