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قهقم

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root describes something large, robust, and voracious, particularly in the context of animals. It conveys a sense of immense size and a powerful, often unrestrained, appetite or sexual drive.

Derived headwords

القَهْقَمnoun
  1. 1.
    voracious eaterboth

    One who swallows everything, implying a large appetite and capacity.

  2. 2.
    large, lustful stallionclassical

    Specifically refers to a large, powerful stallion that is in a state of intense sexual desire.

  3. 3.
    large camelclassical

    Describes a camel that is exceptionally large and robust in build.

Parallel reading

القهقم: الذي يبتلع كل شيء.
Al-Qahqam: The one who swallows everything.
الأزهري: القهقم الفحل الضخم المغتلم.
Al-Azhari: Al-Qahqam is the large, lustful stallion.
أبو عمرو: القهقب والقهقم الجمل الضخم.
Abu Amr: Al-Qahqab and Al-Qahqam are the large camel.