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زلقط

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to shortness or being small, possibly with a connotation of being stunted or underdeveloped.

Derived headwords

الزَّلَنْقَطَةnoun
  1. 1.
    shortnessboth

    A state or quality of being short, particularly in stature or length.

  2. 2.
    stunted growthclassical

    Refers to something that has not grown to its full potential size, appearing underdeveloped.

Parallel reading

الزلنقطة: القصيرة.
Al-zalnqaṭah: the short one.