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زلهم

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe something that is quick, light, and agile. It is used to characterize swift movement and a lack of heaviness.

Derived headwords

المُزْلَهِمadjective
  1. 1.
    swiftboth

    Describing something or someone that moves quickly and rapidly.

  2. 2.
    lightclassical

    Describing something that is not heavy, implying ease of movement or handling.

Parallel reading

المُزْلَهِم: السريع
Al-muzlahim: the swift.
المُزْلَهِم الخفيف
Al-muzlahim: the light.
من المزلهمين الذين كأنهم، ... إذا احتضر القوم الخوان، على وتر
Among the swift ones who are as if, ... when people are about to finish the feast, they are on edge (or ready to move).