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

This root primarily relates to the concept of a large or protruding belly, particularly in the lower abdomen or around the navel. It also extends to metaphorical uses for a tent or a specific location.

This root appears to relate to concepts of breaking, weakness, and fragility. It describes a state of being broken down or weakened, often implying a loss of integrity or strength.

The root حثث primarily relates to urging, hastening, and moving quickly. It extends to concepts of roughness, dryness, and even sleep or lack thereof, often in a classical context.

This root primarily describes a specific type of desert plant, often characterized by its low-lying growth, broad leaves, and desirability for livestock. It is also used metaphorically to describe the appearance of children's hair.

This root primarily describes parts of an animal's stomach, specifically the rumen and associated structures, often characterized by layers or folds. It also extends to describe a large, non-venomous snake and, metaphorically, a swollen state.

This root appears to be a variant spelling or pronunciation of another root, specifically related to a type of resin or gum. The entry itself is very brief and refers to another source for its meaning.

The root حنث (ḥ-n-th) primarily concerns breaking an oath, sin, and the state of being sinful or guilty. It extends to concepts of regret, divine punishment, and in some contexts, spiritual devotion or maturity.

This root appears to be related to the concept of being small, insignificant, or weak. It is primarily used to describe small creatures or things, and by extension, can refer to something of little value or importance.

This root primarily relates to variations of the adverb 'where' (حيث), with some derived meanings concerning scattering, dispersing, and crushing. It also includes terms for the liver and a fat woman.

This root primarily deals with locative adverbs and particles indicating place. It explores the grammatical variations, origins, and usage of 'حيث' (where), contrasting it with temporal adverbs like 'حين' (when). The discussion delves into its function as a prepositional phrase introducer and its relationship with other locative and temporal expressions.

This root primarily denotes corruption, impurity, wickedness, and evil. It extends to encompass things that are foul, harmful, or forbidden, including moral depravity, bad character, and even physically unpleasant substances or conditions.

This root appears to be related to specific terms for a camel, particularly a female camel that is abundant in milk. It might also have connections to other related terms found in different roots.

This root primarily concerns the froth, scum, or sediment left by flowing water, as well as dried algae or moss. It also extends to a mixture used for treating camel teats and a small bundle of firewood.

This root primarily deals with low-quality or discarded household goods, furnishings, and spoils of war. It can also refer to a specific type of reddish ant.

This root primarily concerns the concept of being bent, curved, or folded. It extends to describe individuals with ambiguous gender, softness, weakness, and even the act of bending or folding objects like waterskins. The root also encompasses notions of suppleness and a lack of firmness.

This root appears to describe something or someone that is blameworthy or contemptible. The derived terms suggest a negative quality, possibly related to being base, ignoble, or morally corrupt.

This root appears to describe a specific manner of walking, characterized by a proud or swaggering gait. It is a relatively uncommon root with limited derived forms.

This root appears to be very limited, primarily referring to a specific type of small creature. Its usage seems specialized and not widely attested in classical Arabic literature.

This root appears to relate to concepts of the abdomen, gathering, withholding, and giving. The derived terms describe physical states of the belly and actions of collection and provision.

This root primarily relates to concepts of eating, consumption, and the associated qualities of dirtiness, heaviness, and stubbornness. It also extends to terms for enmity, deep-seated hatred, and foolishness, often personified or described with animalistic or inanimate qualities.

This root primarily relates to pain, injury, and affliction, particularly a twisting or sprain in the body. It also extends to concepts of light or weak rain, and a mild cold. Additionally, it can refer to striking or throwing.

The root دعث (d-ʿ-th) primarily relates to the concept of pressing, treading, or crushing something down, often with force. It extends to meanings of severe illness, residual water, and even deep-seated grudges or demands.

This root appears to describe someone who is foolish, effeminate, or lacking in intelligence and sense. It is primarily used to denote negative personal characteristics.

This root primarily describes swiftness and rapid movement, particularly in camels and in the context of battle. It also encompasses the idea of advancing without deliberation or restraint.

This root appears to be related to a specific plant, its description, and its preparation for consumption. It focuses on botanical and culinary aspects.

This root describes something large, bulky, and robust, particularly in reference to camels. It conveys a sense of significant size, fleshiness, and a sturdy, solid build.

This root describes individuals or animals characterized by swiftness, boldness, and forwardness. It can refer to a leader among people or a fast-moving camel, and also specifically denotes a lion.

This root primarily describes qualities of softness, gentleness, and ease, particularly in relation to the ground and disposition. It encompasses concepts of yielding, being smooth, and having a pleasant, unharsh nature.

This root primarily relates to the concept of pushing or driving something away. It also appears as a proper noun.

This root pertains to the concept of rapid movement and swiftness, primarily applied to people and camels. It describes individuals or animals that are quick and fast-paced in their movement.

This root pertains to the quality of land being smooth, easy to traverse, and soft. It describes terrain that is not rough or difficult to navigate.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of softening, making pliable, and habituating through repeated action or experience. It extends to the idea of being accustomed to something, becoming submissive, and even implies a lack of jealousy regarding one's family.

This root primarily concerns the act of hindering, detaining, or delaying someone from their needs or affairs. It also extends to meanings of deception or trickery used to achieve this hindrance.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of delay, lingering, and slowness. It extends to meanings of scattering, dispersion, and becoming weak or disorganized. It also encompasses the idea of being held back or hindered by needs or attachments.

This root primarily concerns the concept of being worn out, dilapidated, old, and of poor quality, often applied to clothing, possessions, or even people. It extends to meanings of worthlessness, weakness, and being in a state of decay or ruin.

The root رغث primarily relates to the act of suckling or nursing, particularly for young animals and infants. It also extends to concepts of abundance, particularly in relation to milk or sustenance, and can describe a state of being overwhelmed by requests.

The root 'رفث' primarily concerns sexual intercourse and related intimate acts between a man and his wife. It also extends to vulgar speech, particularly concerning women and sexual matters. The concept can also encompass general obscenity or indecent talk.

This root primarily concerns excrement, specifically that of hoofed animals. It extends to related concepts like the act of defecation, the place of excretion, and metaphorically, the tip or extremity of something, such as the nose or a sword hilt.

This root primarily concerns the concept of slowness, delay, and taking one's time. It extends to the idea of being slow in action, perception, or arrival, and can also refer to a specific measure of time or a place.

The root شبث (sh-b-th) primarily relates to the concept of clinging, holding onto, and being attached to something. It extends to describe a persistent or tenacious person, and also refers to various crawling creatures, including a specific type of insect and spiders.

The root شثث primarily relates to abundance and a specific type of plant. It describes something plentiful, like a plant with a pleasant fragrance but bitter taste, used in tanning. It also extends to concepts of abundance in general and can metaphorically refer to locations or situations.

This root primarily relates to sharpening, honing, and making something keen or sharp. It also has a specific, possibly foreign, application to opening locks without keys.

This root primarily describes roughness, coarseness, and chapping, particularly related to the skin of hands and feet, or the texture of bread. It can also extend to describe a rough or unrefined quality in other contexts, such as a sword or a place.

This root primarily describes something or someone as ugly, coarse, or rough. It extends to physical descriptions of hands, feet, and even wounds, and can also refer to a lion or a man's name.