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نسطس

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be a loanword, possibly referring to a specific object or concept whose exact meaning is obscure. Its usage is primarily found in classical texts, particularly in comparisons.

Derived headwords

النِّسْطَاسnoun
  1. 1.
    arrow featherclassical

    Refers to the fletching or feathers of an arrow. The exact nature and origin of this term are not clearly understood.

  2. 2.
    unknown objectclassical

    A term of uncertain meaning, possibly a loanword, used in comparisons in classical Arabic literature.

Parallel reading

كحذو النسطاس
like the fletching of an arrow
كحد النسطاس
like the edge of an arrow's fletching