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طنفش

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe the concept of smallness or being diminutive, particularly in relation to the eye. It suggests a state of being reduced in size or appearance.

Derived headwords

طَنفَشَverb
  1. 1.
    to be smallclassical

    To be small in size, particularly referring to the eye.

Parallel reading

طنفش عينه
His eye was small.
صغرها
It was small.