Lisan al-Arab (Ibn Manzur, d. 711H)

This root primarily concerns the concept of being strong, impregnable, or resistant. It extends to ideas of being unyielding, difficult to access or overcome, and possessing a strong defense, whether physically or metaphorically.

This root appears to relate to a specific facial discoloration or change in appearance, possibly due to distress or illness. It is primarily associated with a change in the face's color.

This root primarily concerns the concept of melting, dissolving, or becoming liquid, especially when subjected to heat. It can also extend to the idea of being consumed or depleted.

This root primarily concerns the concept of flowing, melting, or dissolving, especially of liquids like water, blood, or melted substances. It also extends to the beginning or prime of something, and specific types of perfumes or resins.

This root primarily concerns the emergence and flowing of water, particularly from a spring. It extends to the concept of bursting forth or moving rapidly, and also refers to a specific type of tree used for making bows.

This root primarily describes a slow, gradual emergence or oozing, often associated with liquids like sweat, blood, or water. It can also refer to a specific type of deep wound where the flesh is exposed.

This root primarily describes the act of expelling bodily fluids, specifically vomiting or nosebleeds. It can also denote the continuous or successive nature of such expulsions.

This root primarily concerns the concept of seeking, finding, and benefiting from resources, especially sustenance like pasture and water. It extends to the idea of something being beneficial, effective, or yielding positive results, whether it's food, medicine, or even words.

This root primarily concerns the spinal cord, particularly the marrow within the neck and spine. It extends to meanings related to cutting or piercing this area, leading to concepts of severe killing, extreme actions, and even betrayal or betrayal of rights. It also encompasses related physical substances and abstract concepts.

This root appears to describe following a certain path or way of life. It distinguishes between following ignoble paths and following the path of the righteous.

The root نسع (nasa'a) primarily relates to straps, ropes, and cords, particularly those used for saddling or leading animals. It extends to concepts of stretching, lengthening, and extending, applied to physical objects like teeth and land, as well as abstract notions like annoyance. The root also encompasses geographical locations and names for winds.

This root primarily concerns the concept of purity, clarity, and intensity, especially in colors. It extends to meanings of being clear, evident, pure, and unmixed, applying to colors, substances, and even abstract concepts like truth and intentions. It can also denote the display or revelation of something, particularly hostility or one's true nature.

This root primarily relates to the palate, the roof of the mouth, and by extension, the act of eating or consuming. It also extends to concepts of depth, meticulousness, and exaggeration in speech and action, often with a negative connotation.

This root primarily relates to soft, tender, or delicate plants, particularly mint. It extends to describe things that are weak, flaccid, or elongated, and also encompasses concepts of movement like trembling or stretching, and even specific anatomical parts.

This root primarily concerns the concept of benefit, advantage, and usefulness. It encompasses the act of bestowing benefit, receiving benefit, and the state of being beneficial. It also extends to related concepts like the opposite of harm, and specific objects or actions associated with benefit.

The root نقع (n-q-ʿ) primarily relates to the concepts of continuation, persistence, and intensity, often applied to sounds, actions, or emotions. It also extends to meanings of change in color, particularly paleness due to fear or illness, and can refer to specific places or substances.

This root primarily describes redness, particularly intense or dark redness, often associated with skin, lips, or specific plant parts. It also extends to meanings related to striking, preventing, or being slow/stupid.

This root pertains to the act of retching or gagging, specifically the sensation of wanting to vomit without actually expelling anything. It is a rare and possibly obscure term.

This root appears to be very rare, possibly even a nonce formation, primarily associated with a specific type of bird. Its semantic range is extremely limited, focusing solely on this avian reference.

This root primarily concerns classification, kinds, and types, distinguishing finer categories within broader groups. It also extends to meanings of swaying, trembling, and eagerness, as well as thirst and hunger, often in a figurative or emphatic sense.

This root primarily deals with the concept of advancing, progressing, or coming forward. It often implies a sense of precedence or being at the forefront.

This root describes a person of short, stocky build, often characterized by foolishness, arrogance, and a tendency to be lazy or clingy. It also refers to specific sitting postures, some of which are associated with these negative traits.

This root primarily describes excessive eating and gluttony, often associated with a large throat or gullet. It extends to negative character traits like baseness and can also refer to specific types of dogs.

This root appears to describe the act of approaching or coming quickly, often with a sense of eagerness or speed. It is closely related to the root هطع, sharing a similar semantic field.

This root primarily concerns the concept of sleep, particularly sleeping at night. It extends to related ideas like a light nap, a portion of the night, and metaphorically, to being heedless or foolish due to a lack of awareness, akin to being asleep.

The root هجرع primarily describes physical attributes, specifically tallness and slenderness, often associated with swiftness or a particular gait. It can also denote foolishness or cowardice, and sometimes bravery, depending on the context and the speaker.

This root primarily describes something large, tall, and robust, often applied to animals like ostriches and camels, and sometimes to men. It can also refer to baldness or a lack of hair, particularly on the head, and in a more specific context, to a type of camel foal born in extreme heat.

This root primarily relates to sounds used to calm or call animals, specifically young camels and goats. It also includes a term for ostriches.

This root appears to be related to a specific plant name. The entry discusses its potential Arabic origin and linguistic structure.

This root appears to describe a physical characteristic, specifically related to the lips. It denotes someone with thick or protruding lips.

This root primarily denotes rapid movement, haste, and urgency, often associated with fear, eagerness, or exertion. It extends to concepts of flowing, weakness, and even madness or supernatural entities.

This root appears to describe something that is swift, light, or quick. It is used in relation to animals, particularly a thief or a wolf, implying speed and agility in their movements.

This root appears to be a variant or less common form related to the root هجرع. It is primarily mentioned as a linguistic variant, with no distinct derived meanings or usages provided in this specific entry.

This root primarily describes speed and swiftness, particularly in movement, speech, and emotional expression like crying. It can also refer to abundance, especially in the context of rain.

This root primarily relates to small insects, specifically lice, and their different sizes. It also extends to describe plant roots or shoots that resemble certain growths.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of breaking, shattering, and fragmentation. It extends to meanings of speed, rapid movement, and also to specific divisions of time, particularly the night. Additionally, it encompasses notions of agitation, trembling, and a solitary or remaining item.

This root appears to describe lightness, swiftness, and rapid movement. It is associated with being quick, agile, and moving with ease.

This root appears to be related to a specific type of plant.

This root appears to be related to names whose etymology is unknown. The provided text does not offer any semantic development or derived forms beyond the names themselves.

This root primarily concerns the act of looking intently and fixedly, often with a sense of submission, fear, or eagerness. It also extends to meanings of moving quickly, especially in a fearful or eager manner, and can describe a wide road or a fast-moving animal.

This root primarily describes something that is large, abundant, or excessive. It can refer to a multitude of people, a large army, or generally a great quantity of anything. It also denotes a tall and robust physique.

This root pertains to the act of vomiting. It is presented as a variant or alternative linguistic form for another root with the same meaning.

This root primarily relates to circular marks or patterns, particularly on animals, and by extension, celestial bodies. It also encompasses concepts of immobility, stubbornness, and a specific type of sound.

This root primarily describes states of stillness, rest, and settling, often in the context of animals seeking shade or sleep. It also extends to meanings of immobility due to exhaustion or emotional states, and can refer to a cough or a specific type of foolishness.

The root هلع (hala'a) primarily describes intense emotional states related to fear, impatience, and greed. It encompasses being excessively anxious, impatient, greedy, or cowardly, often leading to rash or inappropriate actions. The root also touches upon states of hunger and sadness.