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زحلط

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe something low, base, or contemptible. It is primarily used to denote a person of low character or status.

Derived headwords

الزَّحْلُوطnoun
  1. 1.
    contemptible personclassical

    A person who is base, ignoble, or held in contempt.

  2. 2.
    lowly personclassical

    Someone of low social standing or character.

Parallel reading

الزحلوط: الخسيس.
Al-Zahluṭ: The base one.