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طهس

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to the act of entering deeply into something, particularly the earth. It describes a firm or penetrating immersion.

Derived headwords

طَمَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to be erased, obliteratedboth

    To become effaced, wiped out, or destroyed, often referring to writing or traces.

  2. 2.
    to enter deeplyclassical

    To enter into something, especially the earth, in a deep or penetrating manner.

طَهَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to enter deeplyclassical

    To enter into something, especially the earth, in a deep or penetrating manner, either firmly rooted or plunging in.

Parallel reading

طمس في الأرض
He entered deeply into the earth.
طهس إذا دخل فيها
He entered deeply into it if he entered into it.
إما راسخا
either firmly rooted
وإما واغلا
or plunging in.