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سمغل

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe things that are long, swift, or possess extraordinary qualities, particularly related to mythical creatures or exceptional animals. It also touches upon the concept of rejuvenation.

Derived headwords

المِسْمَغِلadjective
  1. 1.
    Tall (camel)classical

    Referring to a camel that is exceptionally tall.

  2. 2.
    Swiftclassical

    Describing something, particularly a camel, as being fast or swift.

مِسْمَغَلَةadjective
  1. 1.
    Tall (she-camel)classical

    A she-camel that is tall and well-built.

  2. 2.
    Brave, stoutclassical

    Describing a she-camel as being strong, stout, or brave.

  3. 3.
    Swiftclassical

    Describing a she-camel as being fast or swift.

السَّمَنْدَلnoun
  1. 1.
    Mythical birdclassical

    A mythical bird that, upon growing old and losing its offspring, immolates itself in fire to regain youth.

  2. 2.
    Mythical creatureclassical

    A creature, possibly a type of salamander or lizard, that can enter fire without being harmed.

Parallel reading

المسمغل من الإبل: الطويل
The tall one among camels: the long.
وناقة مسمغلة: طويلة
And a she-camel, m-s-m-gh-l-h: tall.
والجسرة مثلها
And the stout/brave, like it.
والمسمغلة: السريعة
And the m-s-m-gh-l-h: the swift.
أبو سعيد: السمندل طائر إذا انقطع نسله وهرم ألقى نفسه في الجمر فيعود إلى شبابه
Abu Sa'id: The samandal is a bird that, when its offspring are cut off and it grows old, throws itself into the embers and returns to its youth.
وقال غيره: هو دابة يدخل النار فلا تحرقه
And others said: It is a creature that enters fire and it does not burn it.