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عشرم

Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes a lion, emphasizing its strength, ferocity, and noble qualities. It can also be used to describe a brave and decisive man.

Derived headwords

العشربnoun
  1. 1.
    Lionclassical

    A term used to refer to a lion, highlighting its strength and ferocity.

العشرمnoun
  1. 1.
    Lionclassical

    Another term for a lion, often used interchangeably with 'al-'ushrub'.

  2. 2.
    Brave manclassical

    A man who is brave, decisive, and possesses noble qualities.

عشرمadjective
  1. 1.
    Brave, decisiveclassical

    Describing a man who is brave, resolute, and possesses strength of character.

عشربadjective
  1. 1.
    Brave, decisiveclassical

    Similar to 'ushrum', this adjective describes a brave and decisive individual.

عشارمadjective
  1. 1.
    Brave, decisiveclassical

    An intensified form describing a man who is exceptionally brave and decisive.

عشاربadjective
  1. 1.
    Brave, decisiveclassical

    An alternative form to 'usharm', also denoting a brave and decisive man.

Parallel reading

العشرب والعشرم: الشهم الماضي.
Al-'ushrub and al-'ushrum: the brave, decisive one.
أسد عشرم كعشرب
A lion, 'ushrum like 'ushrub.
ورجل عشارم كعشارب
And a man, 'usharm like 'usharb.