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جحرط

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe something that is old, decrepit, or worn out. It is primarily used in relation to elderly individuals, suggesting a state of extreme old age and frailty.

Derived headwords

جَحْرَطٌadjective
  1. 1.
    very old womanclassical

    An extremely old woman, one who is decrepit and frail due to advanced age.

Parallel reading

عجوز جحرط: هرمة.
An old woman, jahrt: decrepit.