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طهق

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily describes the concept of rapid movement, specifically walking quickly. It is associated with a particular style of walking attributed to Yemen.

Derived headwords

الطَّهْقnoun
  1. 1.
    quick walkingboth

    The act of walking with great speed and haste.

  2. 2.
    Yemeni gaitclassical

    A specific manner of walking, characterized by its swiftness, which is attributed to the people of Yemen.

Parallel reading

الطهق: سرعة المشي، يمانية زعموا.
Al-ṭahq: quickness of walking, a Yemeni [style], they claim.