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وهبل

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be related to proper nouns, specifically tribal names or possibly place names. The provided text focuses on the etymology and classification of a specific tribal name, 'Wahbīl', and its potential origins.

Derived headwords

وَهْبِيلname
  1. 1.
    Tribe of Wahbīlclassical

    A specific tribe belonging to the Nakh'a clan. Its etymology is discussed in relation to other similar-sounding names.

Parallel reading

وَهْبِيل: حي من النخع
Wahbīl: A tribe from Nakh'a.
وإنما قضينا بأن الواو أصل
And we only concluded that the Waw is original.
وإن لم تكن من بنات الأربعة
Even if it is not from the 'daughters of four' (i.e., not a four-letter root).
حملا له على ورنتل
By analogy with Warantel.
إذ لا نعرف لوهبيل اشتقاقا
Since we do not know the derivation of Wahbīl.
كما لم نعرفه لورنتل
Just as we did not know it for Warantel.