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فرنس

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the lion, describing its ferocity and physical characteristics. It also extends to describe a woman's skillful management of her household.

Derived headwords

الفِرْنَاسnoun
  1. 1.
    fierce lionclassical

    A fierce, predatory lion.

  2. 2.
    thick-neckedclassical

    Describing someone or something with a thick neck, often used for a lion.

الفَرَانِسnoun
  1. 1.
    fierce lionsclassical

    Plural of الفرناس, referring to fierce, predatory lions.

  2. 2.
    thick-necked onesclassical

    Plural of الفرناس, referring to those with thick necks.

الفِرَانِسَةnoun
  1. 1.
    household managementclassical

    The skillful management and administration of a household by a woman.

مُفَرَّسَةadjective
  1. 1.
    skilled household managerclassical

    A woman who is skilled in managing her household affairs.

Parallel reading

الفرناس مثل الفرصاد الأسد الضاري
Al-firnās is like al-firṣād, the predatory lion.
وقيل: الغليظ الرقبة
And it is said: thick-necked.
وكذلك الفرانس مثل الفرانق
And likewise al-farānis is like al-farāniq.
والنون زائدة
And the 'nūn' is an addition.
وقال الليث: الفرنسة حسن تدبير المرأة لبيتها
And Al-Layth said: Al-faransah is the good management of a woman for her household.
ويقال: إنها امرأة مفرنسة
And it is said: she is a woman skilled in household management.