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خظظ

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe a state of physical looseness or relaxation, particularly related to the abdomen. It suggests a lack of firmness or a yielding quality.

Derived headwords

أخظّverb
  1. 1.
    to become looseclassical

    To become loose or relaxed, specifically referring to the abdomen becoming slack and yielding.

Parallel reading

أخظ الرجل إذا استرخى بطنه واندال
A man is described as 'akhẓa' if his belly becomes loose and slack.