صلغد

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

The root 'صلغد' appears to describe negative or undesirable qualities in men, including being base, excessively tall, having flaky red skin, being foolish and agitated, or being gluttonous.

Derived headwords

الصَّلْغَدُnoun

1.
base manclassical
A man who is base, ignoble, or of low character.
2.
tall manclassical
A man who is excessively tall.
3.
flaky red skinclassical
Referring to red skin that is flaky or peeling.
4.
foolish manclassical
A man who is foolish, agitated, or erratic.
5.
gluttonous manclassical
A man who eats whatever he can get his hands on, implying gluttony or lack of discernment in eating.

Parallel reading

الصلغد من الرجال: اللئيم

The 'salghad' among men: the base one.

وقيل: الطويل

And it was said: the tall one.

وقيل: اللحم الأحمر الأقشر

And it was said: the red, flaky skin.

وقيل: الأحمق المضطرب

And it was said: the foolish, agitated one.

وقيل: هو الذي يأكل ما قدر عليه

And it was said: he is the one who eats whatever he can get.