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جقق

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to concepts of old age, particularly in female camels, and potentially to the idea of being worn out or decrepit. It may also extend to notions of perfection or thoroughness, though this specific entry focuses on the former.

Derived headwords

الجقةnoun
  1. 1.
    Old female camelclassical

    A female camel that has reached old age and is considered decrepit or worn out.

Parallel reading

الجقة: الناقة الهرمة؛ عن ابن الأعرابي.
The old female camel: the decrepit female camel; from Ibn al-A'rabi.