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زفه

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of shimmering or mirage, and by extension, foolishness or delusion associated with such deceptive appearances. It also touches upon the idea of swiftness or rapid movement.

Derived headwords

زَافِهnoun
  1. 1.
    mirageclassical

    The shimmering appearance of heat haze on the horizon, often mistaken for water.

زَافِهadjective
  1. 1.
    foolishclassical

    Characterized by a lack of sense or judgment, akin to being deceived by a mirage.

Parallel reading

الزافه السراب
The Zafih is the mirage.
والسافه الأحمق
And the Safih is the foolish one.