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جمزر

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

The root جمزر (j-m-z-r) appears to be related to the concept of retreating or fleeing. It describes the act of turning back or running away from a situation.

Derived headwords

جَمْزَرَverb
  1. 1.
    to retreat, fleeclassical

    To turn back or run away from something, especially in fear or cowardice.

Parallel reading

جمزرت يا فلان أي نكصت وفررت
You retreated, O so-and-so, meaning you turned back and fled.