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كعثل

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root pertains to heaviness, slowness, and a clumsy or awkward gait. It describes someone or something that is ponderous and moves with difficulty.

Derived headwords

الكَعْثَلَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Heaviness of gaitclassical

    Refers to a heavy, slow, and possibly clumsy manner of walking or running.

Parallel reading

الكعثلة: الثقيل من العدو.
Al-kaʿthalah: The heavy one among runners.