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هلق

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to speed or swiftness in movement. However, its usage is noted as uncertain or not firmly established in classical Arabic dictionaries.

Derived headwords

الهِلْقnoun
  1. 1.
    Speed, swiftnessclassical

    Refers to quickness or celerity, particularly in movement. Its usage is noted as being specific to certain languages and not definitively established.

Parallel reading

الهلق: السرعة في بعض اللغات، وليس بثبت.
Al-hilq: speed in some languages, and it is not established.