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هربع

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe something that is swift, light, or quick. It is used in relation to animals, particularly a thief or a wolf, implying speed and agility in their movements.

Derived headwords

هَرْبَعٌadjective
  1. 1.
    swift, quickclassical

    Describing something that moves with great speed and agility.

هَرْبَعٌnoun
  1. 1.
    thiefclassical

    A person who steals, characterized by their swiftness and stealth.

هَرْبَعٌnoun
  1. 1.
    wolfclassical

    A wild canine, described here as swift and predatory.

هَرْبَعٌadjective
  1. 1.
    light (in weight or movement)classical

    Indicating a lack of heaviness, allowing for quick and easy movement.

Parallel reading

لص هربع وذئب هربع خفيف
A swift thief and a light wolf.
وفي الصفيح ذئب صيد هربع
And among the smooth rocks was a swift hunting wolf.