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هنز

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of a sting, bite, or a painful affliction, often used metaphorically for hurtful words or actions.

Derived headwords

هَنِيزَةnoun
  1. 1.
    sting, biteclassical

    A sharp, painful sensation, like that of a sting or bite.

  2. 2.
    affliction, hurtclassical

    A source of pain or distress, whether physical or metaphorical.

لَدِيغَةnoun
  1. 1.
    sting, biteclassical

    The act or sensation of being stung or bitten, often implying venom or poison.

  2. 2.
    hurtful remarkclassical

    A remark or statement that causes emotional pain or offense.

Parallel reading

يقال هذه قريصة من الكلام
It is said, 'This is a sting of words.'
وهنيزة ولديغة في معنى الأذية
And 'hunayza' and 'ladigha' are in the meaning of harm/affliction.