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هندل

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe something large, heavy, or unwieldy. It can also refer to weakness, laxity, or foolishness, possibly as a consequence of being overly large or uncoordinated.

Derived headwords

الهندويلadjective
  1. 1.
    Huge, massiveboth

    Describing something as exceptionally large and bulky. This is a primary meaning, cited by prominent grammarians.

  2. 2.
    Weak, flabbyclassical

    Referring to someone who is weak and exhibits laxity or foolishness, possibly due to being overweight or uncoordinated.

Parallel reading

الهندويل: الضخم، مثل به سيبويه وفسره السيرافي.
Al-Hindawīl: The huge, as Sibawayh cited it and Al-Sirafi explained it.
أبو عمرو الهندويل الضعيف الذي فيه استرخاء ونوك.
Abu Amr: Al-Hindawīl is the weak one who has laxity and foolishness.