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دريس

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to a lack of intelligence or understanding, specifically describing someone as foolish or dull-witted. The term's origin is noted as potentially non-Arabic.

Derived headwords

الدريوسnoun
  1. 1.
    foolish manclassical

    A man who is foolish, dull-witted, or lacking in intelligence.

Parallel reading

الغبي من الرجال
The foolish one among men.
ولا أحسبها عربية محضة
And I do not think it is purely Arabic.