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علفق

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily relates to the concept of something being heavy, burdensome, or difficult to bear. It extends to describe a state of being sluggish, unwell, or experiencing a heavy, oppressive feeling.

Derived headwords

عَلْفَقٌadjective
  1. 1.
    heavy, burdensomeclassical

    Describing something that is heavy, difficult to carry, or burdensome.

  2. 2.
    sluggish, unwellclassical

    Referring to a state of feeling heavy, sluggish, or unwell, often due to illness or fatigue.

Parallel reading

العلفوق الثقيل الوخم.
The 'alfūq is the heavy, oppressive thing.