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عظن

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to physical robustness and bulkiness of a person's body. It describes someone who is stout, thick-set, or has a large physique.

Derived headwords

أَعْظَنَverb
  1. 1.
    to become stoutclassical

    To become thick-set, stout, or bulky in body.

Parallel reading

أعظن الرجل إذا غلظ جسمه.
A man is described as 'a'ẓanna if his body becomes thick.