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ثرعل

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe a specific type of plumage or feathering, particularly the ruff or crest found on a bird's neck, like that of a rooster.

Derived headwords

الثَّرْعَلَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Ruff of feathersboth

    The gathered feathers on the neck of a rooster or similar bird.

Parallel reading

الثرعلة: الريش المجتمع على عنق الديك.
The thar'alah: the feathers gathered on the neck of the rooster.