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شمشل

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be rare and primarily refers to a large animal, specifically an elephant. Its usage is limited and primarily found in classical lexicographical sources.

Derived headwords

الشَّمْشَلnoun
  1. 1.
    Elephantclassical

    A large, tusked mammal known for its immense size and trunk. This is the primary meaning attributed to the root.

Parallel reading

الفيل؛ عن كراع.
The elephant; according to Kra'a.