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

This root appears to be extremely rare, possibly even a nonce formation or a misprint, as it is not found in standard classical Arabic dictionaries. The single provided entry describes a specific type of noble woman.

This root appears to be related to a specific Persian loanword that entered Arabic. The primary focus is on the word 'al-qafshalah' and its etymology, with scholarly debate on its origin and meaning.

This root appears to describe the act of snatching or seizing something quickly and forcefully. It conveys a sense of sudden, often aggressive, acquisition.

This root describes a state of contraction, stiffness, or shriveling, often due to cold, illness, or old age. It specifically refers to the tightening of fingers, hands, or skin, leading to a cramped or withered appearance.

This root appears to relate to specific types of birds, a tribal name, and a place-related idiom. It also includes a plant name.

This root primarily concerns a type of plant or seed, often described as hard and rattling when dry, and sometimes associated with aphrodisiac qualities. It also extends to a bird and the concept of 'قلْقَلَة' (qalaqalah), a specific type of sound produced by certain Arabic letters when articulated.

The root قمل (qaml) primarily relates to lice and infestation, extending to concepts of abundance, growth, and sometimes negative qualities like filth or insignificance. It describes the presence of lice, the act of being infested, and metaphorically, the proliferation of people, plants, or even negative conditions.

This root primarily describes something or someone as ugly, particularly in their gait or manner of walking. It can also refer to a specific type of camel or a general term for something unpleasant.

This root primarily relates to large, prominent, or forceful objects and individuals. It extends to describe large vessels, prominent body parts, and leaders or authoritative figures. It also encompasses the idea of burgeoning or emerging, particularly in plants.

The root قنبل primarily relates to groups or clusters of people or horses, often of a specific size. It also extends to descriptions of individuals as stout or large-headed, and to a specific type of trap.

This root appears to describe a specific type of movement or action related to walking, possibly involving the disturbance of earth or dust. It also seems to have a connection to a type of bird.

This root appears to be rare and primarily refers to a slave or servant. Its usage seems limited and possibly archaic.

This root appears to be very rare and possibly obscure, with its primary known meaning relating to the worst kind of slaves. It does not seem to have extensive derivations or common usage in classical or modern Arabic.

This root primarily describes largeness, particularly of the head, and a specific manner of walking characterized by looseness or dragging. It also extends to terms for foolishness and a type of tree.

This root primarily relates to the concept of being short or concise. It encompasses adjectives describing shortness and verbs that might imply brevity or a shortened state, though the primary focus is on the adjective.

This root primarily describes large, robust female animals, particularly goats. It can also refer to something large or bulky in general, and appears as a proper name.

This root primarily refers to a large, significant measure or container, often associated with grain or liquids. It can also denote something immense in size, like a crown, and by extension, can imply a large quantity or volume.

This root primarily describes a state of neglect, dirtiness, and neglect of personal hygiene, leading to a rough, dry, and unkempt appearance. It extends to a sense of being rough-skinned, poor in condition, and unkempt in dress and demeanor. It also encompasses ingratitude, ill-repute, and weakness.

This root appears to relate to specific types of movement or gait, as well as certain animals and possibly a part of the body. It also features in idiomatic expressions for well-wishing.

This root primarily concerns the act of drinking, especially a midday drink, and related concepts like milking and sales transactions. It also extends to meanings of substitution, resemblance, and leadership.

This root primarily deals with the concept of debt and financial transactions, specifically the buying or selling of a debt owed by one person to another. It also extends to describing physical characteristics, particularly shortness and stoutness.

The root كبل (k-b-l) primarily denotes the concept of binding, restraining, or imprisoning, often with heavy chains or fetters. It extends to meanings of delaying or withholding, and also refers to specific types of heavy fetters, thick fur, and parts of a bucket.

This root appears to relate to specific types of beetles or insects, particularly their young or male forms. It also includes terms for rolling or moving objects.

The root كتل (ktl) primarily relates to the concept of being gathered, clumped, or amassed. This extends to physical masses like lumps of clay or dates, as well as abstract notions of weight, burden, and hardship. It also encompasses descriptions of stoutness, shortness, and certain types of movement.

This root appears to relate to the rear or stern of a ship, and by extension, the people and cargo it carries. It can also refer to steering mechanisms or a specific type of steering oar.

The root كحل (k-h-l) primarily relates to the application of kohl to the eyes, both literally and metaphorically. It extends to describe the appearance of eyes, the tools used for applying kohl, and by extension, signifies abundance, prosperity, and severe hardship like drought or famine.

This root appears to relate to the abdomen and its bones, specifically the sternum or breastbone.

This root appears to be related to a specific poetic usage, possibly referring to a type of person or a state of being. The primary discussion revolves around a single poetic line and its interpretation, suggesting a limited or specialized semantic field.

This root primarily relates to the concepts of mixing, sifting, and purifying. It also extends to descriptions of physical states like looseness or weakness, and names of specific plants and a significant geographical location.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of slowness, laziness, and lack of energy or desire. It extends to physical sluggishness, sexual impotence, and even the state of a young animal that has not yet matured.

This root primarily denotes dust or fine particles, often associated with the ground or a powdery substance. It can also refer to a specific type of container or vessel.

This root appears to relate to large, bulky, or massive things, particularly in the context of a large, prominent nose or a great, heavy object. It also touches upon variations in pronunciation between 'sh' and 's'.

This root primarily describes something short, black, and possibly unpleasant or excremental. It can refer to a short, dark-skinned man, excrement, or a waxy substance found on sheep's testicles.

This root pertains to heaviness, slowness, and a clumsy or awkward gait. It describes someone or something that is ponderous and moves with difficulty.

This root describes the act of running or moving with a specific gait. It can refer to both rapid and slow movement, often implying a particular manner of running.

This root describes a slow, deliberate, or heavy gait, particularly in running or walking. It can also refer to a specific type of slow, heavy running.

The root كفل (k-f-l) primarily relates to the concept of taking responsibility, guaranteeing, or supporting someone or something. This extends to meanings of providing, being sufficient, or acting as a substitute. It also encompasses physical aspects like a saddle pad or the rear part of something, and metaphorically, a portion or share.

This root primarily concerns the concept of completeness, perfection, and finishing something. It extends to the idea of being whole, intact, and fully developed, encompassing both abstract notions and concrete states of completion.

This root pertains to qualities of hardness, intensity, and firmness. It describes something that is solid, unyielding, and robust in its nature.

This root appears to describe something that is short, compact, or well-built. It can refer to physical stature, the composition of a creature, or a general sense of being solid and strong.

This root primarily concerns the act of gathering, collecting, and consolidating things, often with an implication of concealment or making something obscure. It can also extend to preventing someone from receiving their due.

This root appears to describe physical attributes of strength and solidity, particularly in relation to a man. It also includes a proper noun for a place.

This root appears to describe something short or stunted, possibly in a physical sense. It is used in classical Arabic to denote a short person.

This root appears to relate to a specific type of tree used for tanning, possibly originating from the Sindh region. It is described as having red tanning properties and is contrasted with other trees in relation to seawater.