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قنصف

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the papyrus plant and its characteristics, specifically when it grows tall. It also encompasses related concepts like the papyrus reed itself and potentially its use or appearance.

Derived headwords

قُنْصُفnoun
  1. 1.
    papyrus plantboth

    The papyrus plant itself, referring to the species known for its tall growth.

القُنْصُفnoun
  1. 1.
    papyrus reedclassical

    Specifically refers to the papyrus reed, particularly when it has grown tall.

قُنْصُفnoun
  1. 1.
    tall papyrusclassical

    The papyrus plant when it has reached a significant height.

Parallel reading

القنصف: طوط البردي
Al-qanṣaf: the papyrus plant.
هو البردي إذا طال
It is the papyrus when it grows tall.