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

This root appears to be related to the concept of scratching, digging, or rummaging, often in a persistent or thorough manner. It can also extend to the idea of searching for something hidden or obscure.

This root primarily concerns the act of searching, seeking, and investigating. It encompasses the process of looking for something, examining it closely, and trying to discover its details or whereabouts.

This root primarily relates to the concept of breaking, crushing, or widening something. It can describe the act of smashing an object with one's hands or the state of being wide or spacious.

This root primarily concerns ugliness, obscenity, and indecency in speech and actions. It extends to things that are excessive, extreme, or beyond proper measure, often implying a lack of propriety or good breeding.

This root primarily relates to forceful pushing, striking, or crushing. It also extends to descriptions of physical appearance, specifically a lack of flesh on the limbs, and can refer to a specific type of arachnid.

The root 'فرش' primarily relates to spreading, laying out, and extending. It encompasses concepts of bedding, carpets, and anything spread out. It also extends to the idea of fluttering or hovering, particularly for insects and birds, and metaphorically to light-minded or easily swayed people. Additionally, it can refer to specific locations or a state of being easily accessible or taken.

This root describes the act of spreading one's legs apart, particularly in preparation for urination or, in the case of a female camel, for milking. It implies a posture of opening or widening.

This root appears to relate to specific bodily postures or actions, particularly in animals. It describes a splayed or spread-out stance, potentially for urination or milking.

This root appears to relate to the concept of wideness or spaciousness. It is used to describe something as being broad or expansive.

This root appears to relate to movement, specifically going about in the land, and also to a state of being strong, controlling, or overpowering. It can describe a person who is firm or a situation where one person overcomes another.

This root primarily concerns concepts of swelling, inflation, and boasting, often associated with weakness or emptiness. It describes physical swelling, particularly of the male organ, and extends to metaphorical swelling in the form of empty boasting and arrogance. The root also touches upon concepts of weakness and fragility.

The root قرش (q-r-sh) primarily denotes gathering, collecting, and accumulating wealth or resources. It extends to concepts of coming together, acquisition, and even negative actions like informing on someone or causing conflict. The root also encompasses specific terms for a sea creature and the prominent Quraysh tribe.

This root appears to describe a specific type of camel, possibly related to its physical characteristics or a particular breed. The primary derived term refers to a two-humped camel.

The root قرمش primarily relates to the act of gathering or collecting. It also extends to describe mixed or heterogeneous groups of people and individuals who are voracious eaters.

This root primarily relates to gathering, collecting, and sweeping, often implying a meager or residual amount. It also extends to concepts of revival after weakness, rapid movement, and sounds associated with these actions or with illness and healing.

This root appears to be related to the concept of froth or scum, specifically that which is carried by a flood. It is a rare root with limited attested usage.

This root primarily relates to bending, curving, or collapsing. It extends to concepts of being old or worn out, and also describes specific objects like a type of women's litter and a sturdy camel.

This root primarily relates to sexual intercourse and its abundance, but also extends to concepts of eating, gathering, and contraction or enclosure. It also includes meanings related to footwear and thievery.

This root appears to be related to a foreign loanword, possibly referring to a specific type of garment or item. The entry discusses its etymology and linguistic classification.

This root primarily concerns the collection or gathering of things, often implying a low quality or miscellaneous nature. It extends to describe the refuse or remnants of objects, and by extension, the lowest class of people. It also has a specific culinary meaning and relates to household furnishings.

The root قنفش (q-n-f-sh) primarily relates to the concept of contracting, gathering, or drawing oneself together. It can describe physical contraction, such as a person hunching over, or the act of quickly collecting or amassing something. It also has a specific meaning related to a small creature.

This root primarily describes smallness in size and stature, often referring to a slender or thin build. It also has a secondary, less common meaning related to the posterior.

The root كبش primarily refers to a ram, specifically a male sheep after it has reached a certain age. It extends metaphorically to denote a leader, chief, or protector of a group, and is also used to describe certain types of Yemeni textiles.

This root appears to be related to the concept of acquiring or earning, particularly for one's family. It is closely associated with the idea of diligent effort and provision.

The root كدش (k-d-sh) primarily relates to driving, urging, and pushing, often with force or speed. It extends to concepts of earning, acquiring, and even injuring or scratching. The root also encompasses the idea of being pushed or falling.

The root كرش (krsh) primarily relates to the stomach, particularly the rumen of ruminant animals, and by extension, the belly or abdomen. It also extends to concepts of fullness, abundance, and gathering, as well as specific applications in cooking and describing physical attributes.

This root primarily describes the act of seizing, binding, or tying something firmly. It conveys a sense of securing or fastening an object.

This root primarily describes sounds, particularly those made by animals like snakes, lizards, and camels, often related to friction or rustling. It also extends to the sound of boiling liquids and, metaphorically, to certain linguistic phenomena like dialectal substitutions.

This root primarily refers to a specific type of grape, known as raisins or dried grapes. It is associated with regions where this fruit is abundant.

This root primarily describes swiftness, speed, and eagerness in action. It also extends to physical descriptions of being small, contracted, or short, particularly concerning body parts like udders or genitals, and also eyesights.

This root primarily relates to the act of softening or making something pliable, particularly after it has become stiff or rough. It also extends to the specific action of twisting or braiding textiles.

This root appears to relate to the concept of mixing, mingling, or becoming confused. It describes a state where individuals or groups become intermingled, losing their distinctness.

This root primarily relates to the magpie bird, often described as cunning or thieving. It also extends to terms for a large or robust man, and potentially a type of medicine.

This root appears to relate to swelling, lumps, and potentially evasive or roundabout actions. It describes a swelling on a camel's jaw and a way of wrapping a turban.

This root primarily relates to sexual intercourse and related actions, particularly in a forceful or vigorous manner. It also extends to meanings of sudden fear or fright.

This root primarily relates to fine, patterned, or striped cloth, particularly from Yemen. It also extends to the concept of being well-dressed or adorned with such garments.

This root appears to relate to concepts of lightness, agility, and perhaps a nervous or agitated state. It is associated with descriptions of people and their physical or emotional conditions, particularly in moments of fear or distress.

The root لمش (l-m-sh) appears to be related to the concept of aimless or trivial activity. It is primarily associated with the meaning of 'frivolity' or 'fiddling around'.

This root primarily describes the action of rain affecting the earth, specifically when it saturates or covers it. It also relates to the concept of sustenance or livelihood derived from such conditions.

This root primarily relates to actions involving fingers, such as spreading, gathering, or milking. It also extends to meanings concerning poor eyesight and a specific type of weak milking.

The root محش primarily relates to the concept of scraping, burning, or scorching, often to the point of damaging or charring the surface. It extends to ideas of intense heat, destruction, and even social gatherings formed around a shared experience, metaphorically 'scorched' together.

This root primarily relates to movement, mixing, and social interaction. It describes a state of being active, mingling with people, and engaging in conversation, often implying a friendly and approachable disposition.

The root مدش (m-d-sh) primarily relates to a state of thinness, lack of flesh, and looseness, particularly in limbs or body parts. It can also describe a small amount of something, a specific type of gait in animals, or even a defect in horses. Less commonly, it refers to dimness of vision or a general lack of intelligence.

This root primarily concerns the act of scratching or lightly scraping, often with fingernails or thorns, and by extension, causing minor abrasions or marks. It also extends to meanings related to water flow on land and the act of gathering or earning.

This root primarily relates to gentle rubbing or stroking, particularly of skin or hide. It implies a lighter, less vigorous action compared to a similar root with a 's' sound.

This root describes the act of searching or rummaging through something with one's hands, as if looking for a specific item. It implies a tactile and often somewhat disorganized exploration.