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خرطن

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to long worms or creatures found in river mud. However, its Arabic origin is questioned, suggesting it might be a loanword.

Derived headwords

الخراطينnoun
  1. 1.
    long wormsclassical

    Long worms that are found in river mud. The origin of this word is debated, with some scholars questioning if it is purely Arabic.

Parallel reading

الخراطين: ديدان طوال تكون في طين الأنهار
Al-kharaṭīn: long worms that are found in river mud.
قال الأزهري: ولا أحسبها عربية محضة، والله أعلم
Al-Azhari said: And I do not think it is purely Arabic, and God knows best.