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كبص

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root describes something or someone that is strong, powerful, and robust, particularly in the context of work or endurance. It is primarily applied to animals like camels and donkeys.

Derived headwords

الكَبَّاصnoun
  1. 1.
    Strong one (animal)both

    A strong, powerful, and robust animal, such as a camel or donkey, capable of enduring hard work.

الكباصةnoun
  1. 1.
    Strong female (animal)both

    A strong, powerful, and robust female animal, such as a camel or donkey, capable of enduring hard work.

Parallel reading

الكباص والكباصة من الإبل والحمر ونحوها القوي الشديد على العمل
The strong one (male or female) among camels, donkeys, and the like is strong and powerful at work.