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جحشل

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes something that is fast and agile, particularly in movement. It can refer to a swift individual or an animal that moves quickly and energetically.

Derived headwords

الجَحْشَلnoun
  1. 1.
    Swift, agile personboth

    A person who is quick and light in their movements, often implying speed and agility.

الجَحَاشِلnoun
  1. 1.
    Swift, agile person (pl.)both

    The plural form referring to multiple individuals who are quick and light in their movements.

Parallel reading

السريع الخفيف
The fast, light one.
لاقيت منه مشمعلا جحشلا، ... إذا خببت في اللقاء هرولا
I met him, a swift one, when he ran fast in the encounter.