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حثط

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe a specific type of swelling or growth, possibly within the abdomen of sheep. Its usage and validity are questioned.

Derived headwords

حَثَطnoun
  1. 1.
    swellingclassical

    A lump or swelling, specifically described as being found within the bellies of sheep.

Parallel reading

الحثط كالغدة أتى به في وصف ما في بطون الشاء
Al-ḥaṭaṭ is like a gland; he brought it in the description of what is in the bellies of sheep.
ولا أدري ما صحته
And I do not know its authenticity.