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قطش

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be related to the concept of froth or scum, specifically that which is carried by a flood. It is a rare root with limited attested usage.

Derived headwords

القَطَاشnoun
  1. 1.
    froth of a floodclassical

    The light, foamy substance that forms on the surface of water, particularly as carried by a flood or torrent.

Parallel reading

القطاش غثاء السيل
Al-qaṭāsh is the froth of the flood.
لا أعرف القطاش لغيره
I do not know al-qaṭāsh for anyone other than him.