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فزل

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of hardness, firmness, and solidity, particularly in the context of land. It extends to describe land that is quick to flood when rain falls, implying a dense or impermeable surface.

Derived headwords

الفَزْلnoun
  1. 1.
    hardnessboth

    The quality of being hard, firm, or solid.

أَرْضٌ فَيْزَلَةٌadjective
  1. 1.
    quick to floodclassical

    Describing land that rapidly becomes flooded when rain falls, suggesting a dense or impermeable surface.

Parallel reading

الفَزْل: الصلابة.
Al-fazl: hardness.
وأرض فيزلة: سريعة السيل إذا أصابها الغيث.
And a fayzalah land: quick to flood when rain strikes it.