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شنزر

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root pertains to qualities of roughness, coarseness, and harshness. It describes physical textures and can extend to describe a harsh or stern demeanor.

Derived headwords

الشَّنْزَرَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Roughnessboth

    A quality of being rough, coarse, or unrefined in texture.

  2. 2.
    Harshnessclassical

    A quality of being stern, severe, or unpleasant in manner or appearance.

Parallel reading

الشنزرة: الغلظ والخشونة.
Roughness: coarseness and roughness.