عقفر
Root entry · 8 derived lemmasThis root primarily deals with intense, overwhelming, and destructive calamities or afflictions. It also extends to describing a person, particularly a woman, who is aggressive, overpowering, and malicious.
Derived headwords
- 1.calamityclassical
A severe and overwhelming disaster or misfortune, particularly one that befalls during the course of time.
- 2.fierce creatureclassical
Used to describe a ghoul or a similar malevolent entity, emphasizing its terrifying and destructive nature.
- 1.fierce, maliciousclassical
Describing a woman who is aggressive, overpowering, and inclined towards evil or malice.
- 1.its fiercenessclassical
Refers to the intense maliciousness and terrifying nature of a ghoul or a calamity.
- 1.calamitiesclassical
The plural form of 'al-'anqafīr', referring to multiple severe disasters or misfortunes.
- 1.overwhelmed himclassical
To be struck down or overcome by calamities, leading to destruction or ruin.
- 1.overwhelmed herclassical
To be struck down or overcome by calamities, leading to destruction or ruin.
- 1.be overwhelmedclassical
To be struck down, overcome, and utterly destroyed by calamities.
- 1.overcameclassical
The calamities overcame or afflicted him, causing destruction. This form is noted for the unusual placement of the 'n' for metrical reasons.