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لعظ

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe something large, stout, and possibly imposing. It is primarily used in a classical context, with limited attestation.

Derived headwords

مَلْعَظَةadjective
  1. 1.
    large and stoutclassical

    Describing a female slave (jariyah) as being large, stout, and tall.

Parallel reading

جارية ملعظة طويلة سمينة
A large, stout, tall, and fat female slave.
لم أسمع هذا الحرف مستعملا في كلام العرب لغير ابن المظفر
I have not heard this word used in the speech of the Arabs except by Ibn al-Muthaffar.