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روص

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe a state of regaining composure or sense after a period of foolishness or immaturity. It signifies a return to reason and proper conduct.

Derived headwords

رَاصَverb
  1. 1.
    to become sensibleclassical

    To regain one's senses or reason after a period of foolishness, immaturity, or recklessness.

رُؤُوسnoun
  1. 1.
    headsboth

    The plural of 'ra's' (رَأْس), meaning heads. This is a common word for the top part of the body or the leader of a group.

رَعُونَةnoun
  1. 1.
    foolishnessclassical

    A state of foolishness, immaturity, or recklessness; acting without proper sense or judgment.

Parallel reading

رَاصَ الرجلُ إذا عَقَلَ بعد رعونة.
A man 'raasa' (became sensible) if he regained his reason after foolishness.