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ونع

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be related to the concept of something insignificant or lowly. It is noted as a Yamanite word, though its authenticity is questioned.

Derived headwords

الونعnoun
  1. 1.
    insignificant thingclassical

    A word used to refer to something that is considered trivial, worthless, or of little importance.

Parallel reading

الونع: كلمة يشار بها إلى الشيء الحقير، يمانية، قال ابن سيده: وليس بثبت.
Al-wanʿ: A word used to refer to something insignificant, Yamanite; Ibn Sīdah said: and it is not established.