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حثكل

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to the concept of being large, stout, or imposing, particularly in reference to a woman or a camel. It describes a physical presence that is substantial and perhaps even somewhat unwieldy.

Derived headwords

حَثْكَلnoun
  1. 1.
    stout womanboth

    A woman who is large, stout, and imposing in her physical build.

  2. 2.
    stout camelclassical

    A camel that is large and stout, possessing a substantial physical presence.

حَثْكَلَةnoun
  1. 1.
    stoutnessboth

    The quality or state of being large, stout, and imposing, referring to a physical build.