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ضمخر

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes something or someone that is great, large, or magnificent. It is often used in the context of people, referring to someone arrogant or proud, and also in relation to camels, particularly a strong or impressive male camel.

Derived headwords

الضَّمْخَرnoun
  1. 1.
    great personclassical

    A great or magnificent person, often implying arrogance or pride.

  2. 2.
    impressive camelclassical

    A large, impressive, or strong camel, particularly a male camel (faḥl).

ضَمْخَرother
  1. 1.
    arrogantclassical

    Describing someone who is arrogant or conceited.

Parallel reading

الضَّمْخَر: العظيم من الناس المتكبر
Ad-ḍamkhar: the great among people, the arrogant.
وفي الإبل؛ مثل به سيبويه
And concerning camels; Sibawayh used it as an example.
وفحل
And a male camel.