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فحطل

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to concepts of distance, separation, and perhaps a specific type of person or object. The primary usage seems to be in poetic contexts expressing a desire for remoteness.

Derived headwords

فَحْطَلٌnoun
  1. 1.
    distanceclassical

    A state of being far apart or separated.

  2. 2.
    a tall, stout manclassical

    A description of a man who is both tall and large-bodied.

فُحْطُلٌnoun
  1. 1.
    a tall, stout manclassical

    A description of a man who is both tall and large-bodied.

Parallel reading

تباعد مني فحطل، إذ سألته ... أمين، فزاد الله ما بيننا بعدا
Keep your distance from me, O stout one, when I ask you... Amin, may God increase the distance between us.
تباعد مني فطحل، والله أعلم
Keep your distance from me, O stout one, and God knows best.