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طعس

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be related to the act of sexual intercourse, often used in a euphemistic or indirect manner. It may also carry connotations of being strong or powerful in that context.

Derived headwords

الطَّعْسnoun
  1. 1.
    intercourseclassical

    A euphemism used to refer to sexual intercourse.

Parallel reading

الطعس: كلمة يكنى بها عن النكاح.
Al-Ta's: A word used as a euphemism for intercourse.