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عنثل

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be primarily associated with the hyena, specifically referring to it as a distinct entity or name. It does not seem to have broader semantic extensions in this entry.

Derived headwords

عنثلname
  1. 1.
    hyenaclassical

    A specific name or designation for the hyena.

أم عنثلname
  1. 1.
    hyenaclassical

    A kunya (patronymic/sobriquet) used to refer to the hyena.

Parallel reading

أم عنثل: الضبع؛ حكاه سيبويه.
Um 'Anthal: the hyena; narrated by Sibawayh.