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حردن

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to a specific type of lizard found in Egypt, described as colorful and patterned. It also touches upon the concept of being stubborn or obstinate, possibly derived from the lizard's perceived nature.

Derived headwords

الحَرْدُونnoun
  1. 1.
    lizardboth

    A type of lizard resembling a chameleon, found in the region of Egypt. It is described as beautiful, adorned with colors and spots.

حَرَدَverb
  1. 1.
    to be stubbornclassical

    To be obstinate, stubborn, or refractory. This sense is less common and may be derived from the perceived nature of the lizard.

حَرْدَانadjective
  1. 1.
    stubbornclassical

    Stubborn, obstinate, or refractory. This adjective describes someone or something that is unwilling to yield or change.

Parallel reading

الحردون: دويبة تشبه الحرباء تكون بناحية مصر، حماها الله تعالى، وهي مليحة موشاة بألوان ونقط، قال: وله نزكان كما أن للضب نزكين.
The Hardun: a small creature resembling a chameleon, found in the region of Egypt, may God protect it. It is beautiful, adorned with colors and spots. It is said: and it has two nostrils, just as the Uromastyx has two nostrils.