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نطم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to a specific anatomical feature, particularly a protuberance or indentation. It is primarily associated with a mark or depression found on a rooster's comb.

Derived headwords

النَّطْمَةnoun
  1. 1.
    indentationclassical

    A hollow or depression, specifically a mark or indentation.

النَّطْبَةnoun
  1. 1.
    indentationclassical

    A hollow or depression, specifically a mark or indentation. This is presented as an alternative to 'النظمة'.

Parallel reading

النطمة النقرة من الديك وغيره
The natmah is the hollow/indentation from a rooster and others.
وهي النطبة بالباء أيضا
And it is the natbah with a 'ba' also.