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بنط

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

The root 'بنط' itself is considered unused or 'neglected' in classical Arabic. However, when a 'yā'' (ي) is inserted between the 'bā'' (ب) and 'nūn' (ن), it becomes a used term, particularly in Yemen.

Derived headwords

بَيْنَطnoun
  1. 1.
    weaverclassical

    A term used by the people of Yemen to refer to a weaver.

بَيْنَطother
  1. 1.
    weaver (derived)classical

    This is a derived form, mentioned as being on the same pattern as 'bayṭar' (veterinarian), implying a specialized profession.

Parallel reading

أما بنط فهو مهمل
As for 'banṭ', it is neglected.
فإذا فصل بين الباء والنون بياء كان مستعملا
And when a 'yā'' separates the 'bā'' and the 'nūn', it becomes used.
يقول أهل اليمن للنساج البينط
The people of Yemen call the weaver 'al-baynaṭ'.
وعلى وزنه البيطر
And on its pattern is 'al-bayṭar'.
وهو مذكور في موضعه
And it is mentioned in its proper place.