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يسق

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of necklaces or collars, specifically those worn around the neck. The primary derived term refers to such ornaments, with discussion focusing on its singular form and poetic usage.

Derived headwords

الأياسقnoun
  1. 1.
    Necklacesclassical

    Plural of 'aysaq', referring to necklaces or collars, particularly those worn around the neck.

الأيسقnoun
  1. 1.
    Necklaceclassical

    The singular form of 'ayāsiq', referring to a necklace or collar.

Parallel reading

الأياسق: القلائد
Al-ayāsiq: necklaces.
لم نسمع لها بواحد
We have not heard a singular form for it.
إلا أن يكون واحدها الأيسق
Unless its singular form is al-aysaq.
وقصرن في حلق الأياسق عندهم
And they shortened [their sound] in the wearing of the necklaces among them.
فجعلن رجع نباحهن هريرا
And they made the echo of their barking a continuous sound.