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ثرعم

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe something that is large, substantial, or perhaps a covering. It is primarily used in classical Arabic to denote a woman of considerable presence or a type of covering, like an umbrella.

Derived headwords

الثَّرْعَامَةnoun
  1. 1.
    womanclassical

    A woman, often implying one who is substantial or of notable presence.

  2. 2.
    umbrellaclassical

    A large covering or umbrella, specifically mentioned as belonging to a guard or watchman.

Parallel reading

الثَّرْعَامَة المرأة
The thar'amah is a woman.
أفلح من كانت له ثرعامه
Successful is he who has a thar'amah.
الثَّرْعَامَة مظلة الناطور
The thar'amah is the umbrella of the watchman.
يدخل فيها كل يوم هامه
He enters into it every day, the 'hama' (perhaps referring to the head or a part of the body).