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زهل

Root entry · 10 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to smoothness, slipperiness, and a state of being unhindered or unburdened. It extends to concepts of distance from evil, calmness of heart, and even specific geographical or zoological references.

Derived headwords

زَهَلَverb
  1. 1.
    to be smoothboth

    To be smooth or slippery, referring to the texture or surface of something.

زَهْلًاnoun
  1. 1.
    smoothnessboth

    The state or quality of being smooth or slippery.

الزَّهْلnoun
  1. 1.
    smoothnessclassical

    The smoothness or whiteness of something.

  2. 2.
    distance from evilclassical

    A state of being far removed from evil or harm.

زَهْلُولadjective
  1. 1.
    smoothboth

    Smooth, referring to any object or surface.

  2. 2.
    smooth-backedclassical

    Having a smooth back, often used to describe animals or specific features.

زَهْلُولname
  1. 1.
    Zuhlulclassical

    A proper name for a mountain.

  2. 2.
    snake with a crestclassical

    A type of snake characterized by having a crest or mane.

زَهَلُولnoun
  1. 1.
    smoothnessclassical

    The quality of being smooth or slippery.

زَهْلُولadjective
  1. 1.
    smoothboth

    Smooth, referring to any object or surface.

زَهْلُولnoun
  1. 1.
    smoothnessclassical

    The quality of being smooth or slippery.

الزَّاهِلadjective
  1. 1.
    calm-heartedclassical

    Having a tranquil or peaceful heart, unburdened by worry.

الأَقْرَاب الزَّهَالِيلnoun
  1. 1.
    smooth flanksclassical

    Referring to smooth or unblemished flanks or sides, specifically the waist area.

Parallel reading

امليساس الشيء وبياضه
The smoothness of a thing and its whiteness.
زَهَلَ زَهْلًا
It was smooth, with smoothness.
والزهول: الأملس من كل شيء
And 'al-zuhlūl' is the smooth one of everything.
يمشي القراد عليها، ثم يزلقه ... عنها لبان، وأقراب زهاليل
The ticks walk upon it, then it slips from it... its flanks, and smooth flanks.
الأقراب: الخواصر
Al-aqrāb: the flanks/waist.
الزَّهْل التباعد من الشر
Al-zuhl: distancing oneself from evil.
والزاهل المطمئن القلب
And al-zāhil is the one with a reassured heart.
وزَهْلُول: جبل
And Zuhlūl: a mountain.
أن الزَّهْلُول الحية لها عرف
That al-zuhlūl is a snake that has a crest.