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عسجم

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to concepts of lightness, swiftness, and agility. It describes a quickness of movement or a nimble quality.

Derived headwords

العَسْجَمَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Lightness and speedclassical

    Refers to a quality of being light and moving with great speed.

Parallel reading

العسجمة: الخفة والسرعة.
Al-'asjamah: lightness and speed.