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ضغف

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of lush, verdant growth, particularly in pastures and gardens. It describes a state of flourishing vegetation.

Derived headwords

الضَّغِيفَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Lush pastureclassical

    A verdant pasture or garden, rich with herbs and grass.

ضَغِيفَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Lush pastureclassical

    A verdant pasture or garden, rich with herbs and grass. This is the more commonly known form according to Ya'qub.

Parallel reading

الضغيفة: الروضة الناضرة من بقل وعشب؛ عن كراع، وقال: بفاء بعد غين؛ قال ابن سيده: والمعروف عن يعقوب ضفيفة، والله أعلم.
Al-ḍaghīfah: the verdant pasture of herbs and grass; according to Kara', who said: with a fa' after a ghayn; Ibn Sīdah said: and what is known from Ya'qub is ḍafīfah, and God knows best.