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طغمس

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe something intensely wicked, malevolent, or monstrous. It is used for exceptionally evil beings, particularly demons and cunning, malicious creatures.

Derived headwords

الطَّغْمُوسnoun
  1. 1.
    exceptionally wicked oneclassical

    A being that is exceedingly wicked and has become intractable due to its evil nature.

  2. 2.
    demonclassical

    Specifically refers to a monstrous or exceptionally powerful demon.

  3. 3.
    cunning evil creatureclassical

    Describes a cunning and malicious creature, such as a fox or similar animal known for its slyness and wickedness.

Parallel reading

الطغموس: الذي أعيا خبثا.
Al-Ṭughmūs: one who has become intractable due to wickedness.
الطغموس المارد من الشياطين
Al-Ṭughmūs is the monstrous one among the demons
والخبيث من القطارب.
and the wicked one among the foxes (or cunning creatures).